Tag: Piikani Youth Rodeo

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

Written by Breeze Content on August 9, 2023. Posted in Current Issue.

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.

Young Indigenous girl in glasses and cowboy hat and shirt reading Little Miss Sunshine rides a brown horse

Shootin’ the Breeze – July 26, 2023

Written by Breeze Content on July 26, 2023. Posted in Current Issue.

Ready to Rodeo!

Little miss sunshine Allison Red Young Man grins ear to ear as she learns to ride horses with the Piikani Youth Rodeo Club. The club met every Monday and Wednesday in July to encourage kids to get on a horse. Decked out in sunflower western wear, this little cowgirl is ready to roll for the upcoming Piikani Youth Rodeo.