Iniskim Indigenous Relations

 

Iniskim Indigenous Relations

 
Territorial Acknowledgement 

The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge acknowledges and deeply appreciates the Siksikaitsitapi Peoples’ connection to their territory. We, as people living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy territory, honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize the diverse population of Indigenous Peoples who attend the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge and the contributions these Indigenous Peoples have made in shaping and strengthening the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ community in the past, present and in the future.

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Remarkable young scholars to lead Raising Spirit in Blackfoot Territory 3.0

For more than 15 years, the Raising Spirit Project has brought together Blackfoot families, Elders, students and researchers at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge to explore knowledge sharing, culture and community-based learning. Designed …

Bead by bead, Martin Roundstone is carrying culture forward: 2026 Poomaksin Pens Award recipient

When Dhillon School of Business faculty member Dr. Don G. McIntyre graduated from law school, his mentor and friend Billy Mair, a citizen of the Tlingit Nation, presented him with an unusual gift: …

Southern Alberta Medical Program gifted Blackfoot names

From left, Shanda Webber, Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, Liz Piquette, Reuben Big Sorrell Horse, Dr. Amy Bromley,Dr. Francis First Charger, Dr. Aaron Johnston, Dr. Sam DeWalle, Kelly Dinsmore, Janessa …

Malayia Red Gun aims to lay a positive foundation for young learners

The opportunity to focus on young learners through the Faculty of Education's Early Years program is one of the reasons Malayia Red Gun chose the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge to pursue her goal …

Meet Aakohpoisskiiaakii, Face Painted Many Times Woman, Jill Chief Calf (BA '12), Kainai Education Navigator, Iniskim Indigenous Relations

Jill Chief Calf creates pathways for Blackfoot youth to be successful in their journeys to post-secondary education.

Meet Iitsissaana'wa (Seen Standing in Front), Deserae Tailfeathers (BSc '24), Indigenous STEM (InSTEM) Coordinator with Destination Exploration

Deserae Tailfeathers works to embed Blackfoot Knowledge Systems into everything she does.
 

Say hello!

 
Siksikáí'powahsin (Blackfoot): Oki [oh-kee]
Cree: °Õâ²Ô’s¾± [tahn-seh]
Inuktitut: Atelihai [ahh-tee-lee-hi]
Michif: Taanishi [tahn-shea]
Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe): Aanii [awe-nee]
 

Iikaisskini means low horn in Blackfoot

Low horn represents the charging bison's stance, its head down and horns low to the ground.
Iikaisskini [ee-GUS-gah-nee] is where we share our stories, teachings and wisdom.
This is a safe place to explore new knowledge, engage in community dialogue and build relationships.
Together, we ignite pride and inspire leadership.

 

 

Iikaisskini Indigenous Services Administrative office

We support all self-identified Indigenous ULethbridge students! Contact us to connect with academic, cultural, financial, health and well-being resources.

Location:

Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall | Sixth floor
Section E | Room E610

Hours of operation:

Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.

Contact us

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre

Open to all ULethbridge students. Gather, study, socialize and learn from one another.

Location:

Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall / Centre for Arts | Sixth floor
Atrium | Room W650

Hours of operation:

Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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ULethbridge Buffalo
Indigenous Studies

In 2025/26, the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge celebrates the Department of Indigenous Studies' 50th anniversary.

Explore the history