We would like to take this opportunity to remember and honour the lives and contributions of the late Kainai ceremonial Elder and spiritual adviser Andrew Black Water [Aa tso towa] and Dr. David Lertzman. Their spirit and strength are at the heart of ii’ taa’poh’to’p. Their words of wisdom and encouragement continue to guide us in a good way.
Final Pipe Ceremony. Kainai Elders the late Andy Black Water (left) and Calvin Williams (right). June 21, 2017. University of Calgary. Photo credit: Riley Brandt, UCalgary.
The late Dr. David Lertzman and Elder Reg Crowshoe at the Inner-City Community Dialogue. October 17, 2016. Fort Calgary (now called The Confluence). Photo credit: Riley Brandt, UCalgary.
