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| Chief Gayle Strikes With A Gun Chris Davis photo |
The Piikani Nation held their 54th Annual Celebration last weekend in Brocket. The well-attended event was graced with blue skies and hot weather, with the mercury pushing 30 degrees in the daytime. Under the big tent, drum and dance competitions entertained a capacity crowd. First-nations cowboys vied for fame and prizes in the IRCA-sanctioned rodeo. Chief Gayle Strikes With A Gun recieved a ceremonial head-dress of traditional design, honouring her leadership of the community. "I feel just wonderful," she said, after the ceremony. "I cannot find the words to express the way I feel. Listening to the elders as they told their stories, the dances, the ceremony, it's our way of life. It's imperative we preserve it."
Photos from the Piikani 54th Annual Celebration in Brocket.
Chris Davis photos
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