Examples of writing

  • Going back in time with one of the world’s oldest combat sports

    Historical Combat took place in Calgary over the weekend as members of various Medieval Combat teams got into the list for their chance to join Team Canada. The International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) is hosting its world championships down in Houston Texas this summer meaning members of Canada’s Medieval Combat community won’t have far to travel..… read more here

  • Bringing the Blackfoot language and Indigenous culture to McMahon Stadium

    From the stands to the Centre field, Southern Alberta CFL fans caught a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of Calgary’s Indigenous communities. On a clear Sept. 14 evening, the Calgary Stampeders hosted the visiting Montreal Alouettes for a special Indigenous celebration night.… read more here

  • Understanding the origins of slurs used to describe Indigenous People

    Original Slurs is a comedic exploration of the various slurs that have been used to describe Indigenous People in North America. For the past year, youth of the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) have been working on a video project to start a conversation around slurs in four different parts and into a feature film highlighting elements of each part..… read more here

  • C of Red for the Gaudreau brothers

    The news of the tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau sent shockwaves through the hockey community with fans of the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets creating memorials at each arena. Many fans had been visiting the memorial as their way of saying goodbye to a beloved player by leaving flowers, jerseys, poems, purple sport drinks, and Gaudreau’s favorite snack, skittles.… read more here

  • Third annual Ohsoto’kino artist showcase

    For the past three years, the National Music Centre at Studio Bell in Calgary Alberta has been hosting the Ohsoto’kino Indigenous Artist Incubator and residency program. Ohsoto’kino is a Blackfoot phrase which means ‘To recognize a voice of’ and is the leading program at the National Music Centre and form of ReconciliACTION as it empowers the next generation of Indigenous artist in Canada.… read more here

  • Relay racing takes center stage at Medicine Hat Stampede Grandstand

    For the first time at the Medicine Stampede Grandstand racetrack, Indian Relay was on full display for residents and rodeo fans as they witnessed the talents of various teams from across the prairie provinces. With the stands near full capacity crowds roared with excitement as they witnessed one of the fastest growing sports in North America’s Indigenous communities... read more here