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Flora Foundations: Blackfoot Science and Botany (Prickly Pear Cactus/ Otahkoottsis)
Jul
19
6:00 p.m.18:00

Flora Foundations: Blackfoot Science and Botany (Prickly Pear Cactus/ Otahkoottsis)

Prickly pear cactus.
Image supplied.

Flora Foundations is an outdoor and hands-on exploration of botany and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) science to understand and learn about local plants facilitated by Api'soomaahka & Jenny Burke. Registration at each class in the series is encouraged. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk about 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Galt Museum & Archives Parking Lot.

adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket

Note: You can book your tickets online using PayPal or call our front desk at 403-320-3954 to book over the phone.

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Blackfoot Language Class
Jun
27
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Jun
20
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Jun
13
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Jun
6
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
May
30
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

This is an example of Blackfoot language taken from Blackfoot Language Flash Cards.
Image courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa.

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
May
23
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
May
16
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
May
9
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
May
2
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Apr
25
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Clas
Apr
18
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Clas

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Apr
11
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Apr
4
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Mar
28
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

This is an example of Blackfoot language taken from Blackfoot Language Flash Cards.
Image courtesy of the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa.

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Cancelled: Blackfoot Language Class
Mar
21
5:30 p.m.17:30

Cancelled: Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Blackfoot Language Class
Mar
14
5:30 p.m.17:30

Blackfoot Language Class

Enjoy an evening dedicated to Blackfoot Language instruction and learning. Beginners are welcome. Join us every Thursday for the next 16 weeks for sessions led by Blackfoot teachers and Elders from Blackfoot Resource Hub, Sik Ooh Kotok Friendship Society and the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place). 

all ages | registration not required | no cost to participate | bring your own materials to keep notes | supper provided at 5:30 pm every class

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Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head
Feb
8
6:00 p.m.18:00

Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head

Blanche Bruised Head (middle) in one of heart-warming conversation circles.
Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of language instruction, community building, and the amazing company of Blanche Bruised Head.

6:00–8:00 pm | all ages | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head
Jan
4
6:00 p.m.18:00

Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head

Blanche Bruised Head (middle) in one of heart-warming conversation circles.
Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of language instruction, community building, and the amazing company of Blanche Bruised Head.

6:00–8:00 pm | all ages | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head
Dec
7
6:00 p.m.18:00

Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head

Blanche Bruised Head (middle) in one of heart-warming conversation circles.
Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of language instruction, community building, and the amazing company of Blanche Bruised Head.

6:00–8:00 pm | all ages | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head
Nov
9
6:00 p.m.18:00

Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head

Blanche Bruised Head (middle) in one of heart-warming conversation circles.
Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of language instruction, community building, and the amazing company of Blanche Bruised Head.

6:00–8:00 pm | all ages | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head
Oct
12
6:00 p.m.18:00

Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head

Blanche Bruised Head (middle) in one of heart-warming conversation circles.
Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of language instruction, community building, and the amazing company of Blanche Bruised Head.

6:00–8:00 pm | all ages | registration not required | museum admission applies.

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Blackfoot Sky Science at the Oldman River Observatory
Oct
5
7:30 p.m.19:30

Blackfoot Sky Science at the Oldman River Observatory

  • Lethbridge Astronomy Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Telescopes set up for observing night sky.
Image courtesy Lethbridge Astronomy Society

Come and join us to explore the wonders of the Blackfoot Sky Science! We are partnering with the Lethbridge Astronomy Society and Napi's Garden's Api'soomaahka to bring you an unforgettable evening of stargazing. The event will be held at the Oldman River Observatory where you can observe the night sky through telescopes. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to witness the beauty of the cosmos!

7:30–9:00 pm | all ages | children to attend with caregivers | registration required | $10 per person | 20 people max.

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Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head
Sep
28
6:00 p.m.18:00

Learning Blackfoot: Conversations with Blanche Bruised Head

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Blanche Bruised Head (middle) in one of heart-warming conversation circles.
Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of language instruction, community building, and the amazing company of Blanche Bruised Head.

6:00–8:00 pm | all ages | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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Reconciliation in our City Talk
Sep
26
10:30 a.m.10:30

Reconciliation in our City Talk

  • Galt Museum & Archives (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Charlene Bruised Head-Mountain Horse, City of Lethbridge’s Indigenous Relations Advisor
Image courtesy University of Lethbridge

The Galt Presents: Charlene Bruised Head-Mountain Horse, Indigenous relations advisor for the City of Lethbridge joins us for a morning talk on Reconciliation efforts in the City of Lethbridge.

10:30-11:30 am | adults and seniors | registration not required | no cost during Week of Truth activities.

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Niitsitapi Tree Burial Walking Tour
Sep
24
5:00 p.m.17:00

Niitsitapi Tree Burial Walking Tour

A beautiful sunrise over the River Valley.
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join a walking tour along the river valley where we will delve into the Niitsitapi tree burials and death practices. Remember to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes as we will cover approximately 1 km. We will meet at Fort Whoop-Up.

5–6:30 pm | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | no cost during Week of Truth programming.

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Blackfoot and Transitions to the Spirit World
Sep
24
3:00 p.m.15:00

Blackfoot and Transitions to the Spirit World

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives

Conversations with Elder Barnabus Tall Man about Blackfoot traditions and transitions into the spirit world (participation with Waking Death: Arts & Culture event series - a program of events with a focus on death).

3:00–4:30 pm | adults and seniors | registration not required | no cost for Week of Truth programming

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How to be a Good Non-Indigenous Ally
Sep
22
5:00 p.m.17:00

How to be a Good Non-Indigenous Ally

A beautiful display of Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) culture at Fort Whoop-Up.
Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Start off the 'Week of Truth' by attending a meal and panel discussion in partnership with SAGE Clan and Honoring Traditions and Reconciliation Society. The discussion will focus on the topic of 'How to be a supportive Non-Indigenous Ally'.

5 pm–8 pm | all ages welcome | meal begins at 5pm | panel discussion begins at 6:30pm | no cost to attend | bring items to donate to the food bank | everyone is welcome

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Conversations about Blackfoot Borderlands
Sep
22
3:00 p.m.15:00

Conversations about Blackfoot Borderlands

Nínaiistáko (Chief Mountain), 1950s

Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, 20001070066

Spend an hour with Dr. Sheila McManus from the University of Lethbridge and Kainai Elder Ninna Piiksii as they discuss the Blackfoot relationship with the borderlands of southern Alberta.

3:00–4:00 pm | adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members | free to self-identified Indigenous attendees.

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