Speed of the Soul

When they leave We’re worst to the ones we love. And even when we know our loved one is ill, that their death is imminent, we still hope, that just maybe they won’t die. Rights of kinship I can see the sunset of your life in your eyes ~ Isaugha and Kunshi knew many things …

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The ideas of Making Wolf

These will be my words to the National Chief of Canada in a couple of hours:   The things I have come to believe and what matters to me. The need for a Native Conscious re-strengthening. It arose out of the AIM days Jurisdiction, Capable Institutions of Governance, Culture, Strategic thinking, and Leadership. These all …

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APTN: Lee Crowchild says transparency a big part of his bid for national chief

APTN Interview today – by Dennis Ward Link through for Full Video Interview: Former Xakiji (Chief) of Tsuut’ina First Nation Lee Crowchild says he will bring “transparency” and “integrity” to the office of the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. “Got to be really transparent about everything, I never hid anything,” says Crowchild who was …

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National Chief Brochure: Traditional Leadership

Now available: The brochure for my campaign for National Chief. Based on Traditional Leadership, advocating sovereignty. The outline of my campaign is listed here. Please feel free to download and share the pdf. Share and download the PDF here: National Chief Brochure Lee Crowchild

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Lee Crowchild would like your support

Here it is, friends and supporters. You can help with the dialogue and direction of Canada’s future by helping me raise the needed funds. No contribution is too small. My strength comes from you. Together we can create a shared vision.   Please take a moment to check out my GoFundMe campaign:https://gofund.me/3fc3a9ddYour support would mean …

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Interview with Ngaarda Media in Australia

Speaking on Ngaarda Media, Indigenous Radio across Australia Listen to the full interview HERE LEE CROWCHILD TALKS ABOUT THE BODIES OF OVER 200 FIRST NATION CHILDREN FOUND IN CANADA (Source: AP) Vigil for children   Grief swept across Canada last week after 215 bodies of children were found buried beneath one of Canada’s largest residential …

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CBC Interview at Kamloops former Residential School

CBC covered the gathering, as hundreds gathered last weekend in Kamloops, B.C., to share their grief and hold space for those in pain as the country reckons with unmarked burial sites at the former residential school. Excerpts from the interview: Xakiji Lee Crowchild, from the Tsuut’ina Nation, received a Facebook message last Friday from a …

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215

215 There are times when I am left at a loss on what to say. They are few and far between but this is one of those times. Traveling to Kamloops with a retired Vice President of a bank we had the chance to talk. Talking about where do we put our feelings, What do …

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Lee Crowchild for AFN National Chief

  View or Download the Press Release: Nomination 2021 The role of the National Chief and the AFN is to advocate on behalf of First Nations as directed by Chiefs-in-Assembly. This includes facilitation and coordination of national and regional discussions and dialogue, advocacy efforts and campaigns, legal and policy analysis, communicating with governments, including facilitating …

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A Message on Covid-19

We are living in a time that no one has ever lived through before, Though through our history we have always survived major events that affect our Tsuut’ina LIfeways. Small Pox, Tuberculosis, Spanish Flu, Residential School and other serious threats to us have all tested us and we have always come out the stronger for …

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