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The Siksika Nation (Blackfoot: Siksiká; syllabics ᓱᖽᐧᖿ, Blackfoot pronunciation: [sɪksɪˈka]) is a First Nation in southern Alberta, Canada. The name Siksiká comes from the Blackfoot words sik (black) and iká (foot), with a connector s between the two words. The plural form of Siksiká is Siksikáwa. The Siksikáwa are the northernmost of the Niitsítapi (Original People), all of whom speak dialects of Blackfoot, an Algonquian language.
When European explorers travelled west, they most likely met the Siksiká first. The four Niitsítapi nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy are the Siksiká, Káínaa (Kainai or Blood), Aapátohsipikáni (Northern Peigan), and Aamsskáápipikani (South Peigan or Montana Blackfoot). The population of the Siksika Nation is approximately 7,800 people.
The Siksika Nation's economic authority is the Siksika Resource Development Limited (SRDL), founded in 1997. They manage a diverse group of enterprises and properties.
SRDL applied for a licence to produce Medical Marijuana in April 2016. They anticipate generating $15M in annual revenue. The Siksika Resource Development Ltd, Siksika Herbz Ltd, and Frozen Penguin Ltd of Kelowna, BC, partnership plan to construct a 25,000 Sq ft facility on the Siksika Nation. Revenue generated will also be donated to support social services.
The Siksika Nation plans to distribute the medication both domestically and internationally. Revenue from the venture is intended to address pressing economic and social issues, including the opioid addiction epidemic and housing challenges. As of 2020, the proposal remained under review. The company, Frozen Penguin, plans to employ modern technologies and techniques, such as RotoGro, to maximize profits for the nation.
On July 16, 2022, Siksika Renewable Development Limited (SRDL) partnered with volunteers from the Calgary Tree Planting Team to plant 300 Saskatoon berry trees near the Siksika Business Plaza. This initiative aims to enhance food security and support economic growth for the Siksika Nation.
The Siksika Family Services received a grant from the Provincial and Federal governments’ Rapid Housing Initiative to establish a transitional housing community consisting of 24 units. This community is intended to support Siksika Nation’s vulnerable, high-need families and youth who are undergoing cultural reunification. The new community will be named Children’s Village.
The Siksika Nation reserve, Siksika 146, is located approximately 95 km (59 mi) east of Calgary, and 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1). Its administrative and business district is located adjacent to the community of Gleichen.
Siksika Nation
The Siksika Nation (Blackfoot: Siksiká; syllabics ᓱᖽᐧᖿ, Blackfoot pronunciation: [sɪksɪˈka]) is a First Nation in southern Alberta, Canada. The name Siksiká comes from the Blackfoot words sik (black) and iká (foot), with a connector s between the two words. The plural form of Siksiká is Siksikáwa. The Siksikáwa are the northernmost of the Niitsítapi (Original People), all of whom speak dialects of Blackfoot, an Algonquian language.
When European explorers travelled west, they most likely met the Siksiká first. The four Niitsítapi nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy are the Siksiká, Káínaa (Kainai or Blood), Aapátohsipikáni (Northern Peigan), and Aamsskáápipikani (South Peigan or Montana Blackfoot). The population of the Siksika Nation is approximately 7,800 people.
The Siksika Nation's economic authority is the Siksika Resource Development Limited (SRDL), founded in 1997. They manage a diverse group of enterprises and properties.
SRDL applied for a licence to produce Medical Marijuana in April 2016. They anticipate generating $15M in annual revenue. The Siksika Resource Development Ltd, Siksika Herbz Ltd, and Frozen Penguin Ltd of Kelowna, BC, partnership plan to construct a 25,000 Sq ft facility on the Siksika Nation. Revenue generated will also be donated to support social services.
The Siksika Nation plans to distribute the medication both domestically and internationally. Revenue from the venture is intended to address pressing economic and social issues, including the opioid addiction epidemic and housing challenges. As of 2020, the proposal remained under review. The company, Frozen Penguin, plans to employ modern technologies and techniques, such as RotoGro, to maximize profits for the nation.
On July 16, 2022, Siksika Renewable Development Limited (SRDL) partnered with volunteers from the Calgary Tree Planting Team to plant 300 Saskatoon berry trees near the Siksika Business Plaza. This initiative aims to enhance food security and support economic growth for the Siksika Nation.
The Siksika Family Services received a grant from the Provincial and Federal governments’ Rapid Housing Initiative to establish a transitional housing community consisting of 24 units. This community is intended to support Siksika Nation’s vulnerable, high-need families and youth who are undergoing cultural reunification. The new community will be named Children’s Village.
The Siksika Nation reserve, Siksika 146, is located approximately 95 km (59 mi) east of Calgary, and 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1). Its administrative and business district is located adjacent to the community of Gleichen.