Dreams of Tomorrow

There are times when not much makes sense even to the most sensible. Gun case was in that same space. Even after years of helping and guiding people/events and thinking nothing of it, he also had his moments of sad reflection. They all believed. They had to believe. If they did not believe in something …

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A Time for Forgiveness

His aunt Doris called him one day just before Christmas when he was still a young man. “Wakinyan Duuta!”,…. “Take this food over to your auntie Amy’s place” “They are going to have a remembering ceremony for her son – your cousin” It was 3 years since his cousin was killed by a drunk driver …

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THOUGHT LEADER

Chief Lee Crowchild is well known for his innovative thinking and his ability to speak his mind clearly and without compromise. He is uniquely poised as a thought leader in these times when governments, associations, and businesses are looking to understand and apply a First Nations approach to their projects and initiatives. Whether as a …

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ADVISOR

The time is right for Canadian associations, businesses, boards and governments to come to the table together with First Nations. Chief Lee Crowchild brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any board, enterprise, association or governing task force looking to incorporate a First Nations understanding in their approach. As a consulting advisor, Chief Lee …

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SPEAKER

As an accomplished public speaker, Chief Lee clearly presents  a First Nations worldview to any current concern. He applies both truth and humour to bring about understanding, cooperation and vitally needed change. Chief Lee has spoken to  groups, associations and gatherings across Canada. Whether as a guest speaker, panelist or keynote, Chief Lee inspires and …

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National Post Interview

From a recent interview in the National Post with the headline: What do Alberta’s FN think about Wexit? You might be surprised… ‘People think we are polluting the rivers and polluting the land, but the fact is the riverbeds and the landscape has always had the oilsands in them’ BY CHRIS NELSON CALGARY — A …

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A Vision of Hope

Hope. It’s always about hope by having a vision. I have a vision for Tsuut’ina. A future where hope exists because we address the challenges that we have faced for a long time. Bullying, lateral violence, dispossession of the oppressed, and bring about positive change. I cannot promise you any big per capita distributions because …

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Why I Choose to Run for Xakiji Again

I have spent a lifetime being mentored… Mentored by many people who have come across my path. From the people who are seen as fringe dwellers and outsiders with their addictions, to parents who showed all their love for children. To the great leaders of men and women. They have all taught me something about …

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Talk to Newcomers

Here’s a short clip from a video Sam Nammoura took of my speech at Central Library as part of Immigrants Legacy, hosted by Centre for Newcomers and Calgary Public Library. (posted on Facebook) From the Talk … wave of immigration. Someone said,  “Well,  the First Nations welcomed us onto the land here.” I don’t know …

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How Can We Make It Better?

Talk to Rotary Club of Calgary I gave this talk  to the Rotary Club in Calgary at the ROTARY HOUSE  on September 5th, 2019.   Listen or read the full speech below. Good afternoon. The formal way I introduce myself is: “Sizi Xakiji Cha Di Nidi K’azi” So what does that mean? Xakiji, means “Chief”. …

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