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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Tipi stolen from site along Trans Canada Highway
A tipi was stolen from a site by the Trans-Canada Highway Wednesday night west of Calgary. An investigation is underway after a tipi was stolen Wednesday night off the Trans Canada Highway. Bearspaw First Nation posted the news on its Facebook page Thursday. 'Unfortunately between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. yesterday August 13 some person(s) removed and took one of our four Tipi Canvasses along the Trans Canada just west of Calaway Park,' they wrote. Stolen tipi, Aug. 14, 2025 Bearspaw First Nation are investigating after a tipi was stolen from a site west of Calgary on Wednesday, Aug. 13. (Photo: Facebook/Bearspaw First Nation) 'The Bearspaw First Nation is asking for the return of the canvas. Any tips on who took it can be made to Cochrane RCMP 403-932-2211, or contact Stoney Tribal Security Services at 403-881-2666. 'We will be taking down the remaining three tipis out of caution,' they added. 'Isniyes.'
Calgary Herald
01-07-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Bearspaw First Nation erects tipis west of Calgary to represent future development
Four tipis west of Calgary symbolize not just Indigenous culture and history, but an impending development that will bring economic reconciliation and diversification to the Bearspaw First Nation. Article content The brightly coloured tipis, located on the south side of Highway 1, just west of Calaway Park, were erected to represent the Bearspaw First Nation's plans with partner Durum Capital to eventually develop the area. Article content Article content Article content The tipis, which were designed by a Stoney Nakoda artist, are on a 298-acre land holding where the Nation is exploring a master development plan that may include business, medical, residential, and cultural components. A working group for the project will include Bearspaw Nation, Rocky View County and community members. Article content Article content This is Bearspaw's first off-reserve economic pursuit; the land holding is approximately 15 kilometres east of the Nation's reserve. Article content 'These tipis are not just a reminder of who we are, they are a symbol of where we're going,' said Chief Darcy Dixon, in the release. 'They reflect our culture, our values, and our commitment to growing a strong and self-reliant future, alongside our neighbours in Rocky View County. Article content Article content 'This is about creating a future where Bearspaw members participate fully in the economy while preserving and celebrating our identity.' Article content The Bow Water and Land Trust currently holds a historic water license on the land. The license, managed by Durum, will allow for the diversion of up to 1,080 acre-feet of water annually. Article content Bearspaw's development will be near and across the highway from Bingham Crossing, a future shopping complex in Springbank anchored by a Costco. Article content It won't be the only Indigenous-led development happening just outside of Calgary's limits in the coming years. Article content Earlier this year, the Tsuut'ina Nation launched home sales and construction of Taza Park, a 470-acre urban village that, at full buildout, will include 6,500 homes and one million square feet of commercial space. That development, a partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and Candarel, will be on Tsuut'ina's land just south of the Grey Eagle Casino and Event Centre. Article content
Calgary Herald
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Bearspaw chief said G7 was a step in the right direction after meeting with Mark Carney
This year's G7 summit did a better job of including First Nations representation than the last time Canada acted as host, one Indigenous leader said Tuesday, but there is still room for improvement. Article content Chief Darcy Dixon of the Bearspaw First Nation was among the group of Treaty 7 chiefs who greeted world leaders as they arrived for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, and also met with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday. Article content Article content Article content At the 2002 G8 summit also hosted in Kananaskis, Treaty 7 chiefs were invited to greet world leaders but were excluded from the meetings. Dixon said a step has been made in the right direction, but there's still progress to be made. Article content 'We need to be at the front, especially in our territory, our lands,' he said. 'Even having a few more minutes to meet with the prime minister and even with some of the world leaders — I'm sure they would like to meet with First Nations here. Article content Article content 'I know everybody's busy, right? That's the thing. Everybody's schedule is so tight.' Article content Dixon was also chief during the 2002 summit, and said he enjoyed the experience of greeting world leaders on both occasions. Article content 'It's always a privilege to greet different nations here in Canada, but more importantly, on our ancestral lands here in Canada,' he said. Article content Article content 'They were asking questions and wanting to take pictures and, you know, where was I from?' he said. 'I tried to explain to them where the Nakoda nations, Bearspaw nations, were from.' Article content Sunday's meeting with Carney was a little more than an hour long, Dixon said. Article content 'It doesn't give us much time to talk about some of the stronger issues,' he said. The meeting gave Treaty 7 chiefs an opportunity to get to know Carney and hear some of his ideas, which included making Canada 'an economic force,' Dixon said.
Calgary Herald
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Who's coming to Calgary? World leaders land at YYC on way to G7 summit in Kananaskis
As world leaders passed through Calgary International Airport on Sunday on their way to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Bearspaw First Nation Chief Darcy Dixon and others were on hand to welcome them to Canada. Article content In addition to presidents and prime ministers from G7 member nations, a number of leaders from non-member states were invited to join in the discussions in the Rocky Mountains west of Calgary until Tuesday. Article content Article content Article content G7サミットに出席のため、カナダ・カナナスキスに行ってまいります。 — 石破茂 (@shigeruishiba) June 15, 2025 Article content Article content Article content Au Groenland, première ligne face au dérèglement climatique. Ici, les glaciers en témoignent. Ils nous rappellent l'urgence d'agir. Nous devons poursuivre et amplifier la dynamique engagée à Paris il y a 10 ans et à la Conférence de Nice sur l'océan cette semaine. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 15, 2025 Article content Article content Article content Spending a few days in Calgary ahead of the G7, my first trip to Alberta as Ambassador. Thanks to our friends and partners out west for the warm welcome! — Ambassador Pete Hoekstra (@USAmbCanada) June 14, 2025
