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By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The 11th annual Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association (KEPA) Summit was held last week and consisted of three days of learning from Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, along with others who care for the land. The theme for this year is Ksaahkomma ki Sokinaapi-Environment and Health and hosted several panelists, including schools located on the Kainai Reserve and the Blackfeet Community College. The summit began on Wednesday at the Aahsotapi Elementary School in Lavern, which recently opened for the 2024\/2025 school year. The summit was opened with a pipe ceremony led by Elders Peter Weasel Moccasin and Mike Bruisedhead. Following the pipe ceremony, Charlie Crow Chief (Mai\u2019stonia) co-founder of KEPA and designer of the KEPA Flag and Lodge (tipi) was honoured and… <\/p>\n

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By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The 11th annual Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association (KEPA) Summit was held last week and consisted of three days of learning from Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, along with others who care for the land. The theme for this year is Ksaahkomma ki Sokinaapi-Environment and Health and hosted several panelists, including schools located on the Kainai Reserve and the Blackfeet Community College. The summit began on Wednesday at the Aahsotapi Elementary School in Lavern, which recently opened for the 2024\/2025 school year. The summit was opened with a pipe ceremony led by Elders Peter Weasel Moccasin and Mike Bruisedhead. Following the pipe ceremony, Charlie Crow Chief (Mai\u2019stonia) co-founder of KEPA and designer of the KEPA Flag and Lodge (tipi) was honoured and... <\/p>\n

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