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Young Indigenous boy wearing a buffalo cap with horns and sitting on a white and brown pony with blue eyes.

Shootin’ the Breeze – August 9, 2023

Game face on!

Piikani Nation held its 64th annual powwow and celebration over the August long weekend, embracing Niitsitapii culture and Blackfoot heritage. The weekend’s events included traditional powwow dancing, warrior relay races, a youth rodeo, markets and more. Pictured is a Piikani youth warrior relay jockey, preparing himself for the race. Watch for more photos in next week’s issue.