The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society is recognized across Canada for their contribution and commitment to fostering cross-cultural and community awareness relating to aboriginal arts and culture, and generating support and resources for many of the individual artists. Since founding the society in 1998, Executive Director Mary Ann Crow Healy has worked tirelessly to achieve these goals through programs such as the International Peace Pow Wow, Aboriginal Artists Award Ceremony, Miss Blackfoot Canada Pageant, the Blackfoot Art Gallery and Soaring Heart projects. Both personally and professionally, Ms. Crow Healy continues to inspire us with the strength of her vision and commitment to this task.

1. The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society
presents the
10th annual
International Peace
Pow Wow
&
Blackfoot
Miss Blackfoot Canada Canadian
Cultural Society
Pageant 10th Annual
International
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2. The Blackfoot
Canadian Cultural
Society is based in
Lethbridge and was
registered as a
Canadian non-profit
organization in 1998. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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3. The Blackfoot
Canadian Cultural
Society is intended to
honour the history,
culture and language
of the Blackfoot
people. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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4. This is important in
southern Alberta
particularly because
Lethbridge is at the
geographic center,
the true heart,
of traditional Blackfoot Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
territory.
10th Annual
International
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5. The Blackfoot
Canadian Cultural
Society supports the
intention to honour
cultural diversity and
distinctiveness.
Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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6. Through a network of
volunteers, the Society
works within both the
aboriginal and non-
native communities in
southern Alberta to
promote cross-cultural
Blackfoot
understanding and Canadian
Cultural Society
appreciation. 10th Annual
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7. The Society has worked
to achieve these goals
through programs such
as the International
Peace Pow Wow,
Aboriginal Artists Award
Ceremony, Miss
Blackfoot Canada Blackfoot
Canadian
Pageant, the Blackfoot Cultural Society
Art Gallery and more. 10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

8. Now in it’s 10th year,
the International
Peace Pow Wow
attracts the top dance
and drum competitors
from across North
America. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

9. Local competitors have
included southern
Alberta’s Carol Melting
Tallow, currently the
reigning Fancy Dance
World Champion and
an international
Blackfoot
clothing designer. Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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10. With annual
attendance at upwards
of 3000 people, the
Pow Wow creates a
significant economic
benefit to Lethbridge
businesses. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

11. The Pow Wow is also
recognized for it’s
cultural significance
and attracts the
support of numerous
southern Alberta
dignitaries. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

12. This year, community
judges include:
Mayor Bob Tarleck
Dr. Tracy Edwards
Greg Weadick, MLA
Bridget Pastoor, MLA
along with.... Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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13. Dory Rossiter &
Darryl Romuld, CTV
Stacey Lee, 95.5
Elisha Rasmussen &
Cheryl Oates, Global TV
and many more... Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

14. Along with the dance &
drum competition, the
Miss Blackfoot Canada
pageant offers a unique
opportunity to honour a
culturally diverse ideal of
beauty, talent and grace. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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15. Previous Miss Blackfoot
Canada winners have
gone on to represent
their titles and compete
in both the Miss Canada
and Miss Indian World
pageants. Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
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16. We invite you to attend
the 10th Annual International
Peace Pow Wow
February 27th & 28th
at the Enmax Centre
in Lethbridge.
Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

17. Tickets are available at
www.enmaxcentre.ca
For more information visit
www.blackfoot.ca or
www.powwowlethbridge.com
Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow

18. Thank you
for your interest!
Blackfoot
Canadian
Cultural Society
10th Annual
International
Prepared by ANCO Business Solutions Peace Pow Wow