First annual Blackfoot Healing Society Traditional Powwow held in Brocket

Christian Davis

The first annual Blackfoot Healing Society Traditional Powwow was held on Friday evening, February 19 at the Crowlodge Multi-Purpose Building in Brocket. The event was in honour of Piikani Elder Alphonse Little Mustache and was hosted by the Little Mustache family. The event featured drummers and dancers from around the the Blackfoot Confederacy, exhibits including artwork, crafts, traditional games, and Piikani 2016 Grad students fundraising for an upcoming May trip to Toronto.

MCs William Big Bull and Lowell Yellowhorn kept things moving throughout the evening. Guest speakers included former Piikani Chief Peter Strikes With A Gun, Councillor Fabian North Peigan, Piikani Princesses, and Miss Blackfoot Canada 2015/16 Sun Woman.

Alphonse Little Mustache

Jeannie Provost and Peter Strikes With A Gun

Jewel Provost

Joseph

Councillor Fabian North Peigan

C. Davis photos and video

Corrected for accuracy. Apologies to Councillor Fabian North Peigan, who was incorrectly identified in an earlier version of this story.