Everything we do at the Blackfoot Resource Hub is grounded in the wisdom of Blackfoot Elders and knowledge holders. Their ancestral teachings emphasize the interconnectedness of spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well-being, shaping our integrated, empathetic approach to support.
Drawing upon Elders wisdom ensures we genuinely serve Blackfoot interests while helping people reconnect with the cultural roots they need to heal. Elders understand how to apply ancestral teachings to contemporary struggles—addiction, housing, mental health—in ways that consider the whole person, not just the problem.
The wisdom of Elders in our work guides us to create safe spaces for lasting transformation. Elders bridge generations, reconnecting younger Blackfoot people with their heritage while directing our team to follow culturally appropriate practices. Without this foundation, we risk becoming just another social service agency instead of a place where people can truly reclaim their identity.
We’re committed to accessible Blackfoot cultural programming that fosters connection and creates opportunities for healing, hope, and community among Indigenous peoples in Lethbridge.
Our hands-on workshops and events strengthen connections to Blackfoot culture. Participants rebuild their cultural identities through language, ceremony, land connection, and traditional skills, with support from Blackfoot Elders and the community throughout their journey.
Through organizational outreach, we bring Blackfoot cultural expertise directly to partner agencies. Our practical guidance empowers these organizations to incorporate authentic Blackfoot approaches when working with Indigenous clients facing addiction, housing, and social challenges.
Our Cultural Specialists (CS) assist clients in accessing Blackfoot-specific resources such as connecting clients to Blackfoot Elder support, Blackfoot Ceremonies and Blackfoot teachings ones that will assist individuals in their healing process. They assist by reconnecting community and individuals to the Blackfoot culture to help build identity by healing intergenerational trauma while supporting each person’s journey toward improved health and well-being.
Our Indigenous Support Specialists (ISS) assist’s clients by walking with each individual through the “support” process—offering support such as transportation, accompanying them to appointments, and helping fill-out forms—while supporting the whole person through traditional Blackfoot teachings. They also collaborate with other agencies and community supports to enhance mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
ISS will advocate on behalf of clients to social support agencies in Lethbridge; housing, employment, schooling, addiction etc. (supports that help achieve well-being).
The City of Lethbridge prioritizes reconciliation through partnerships with Indigenous communities, including the Blackfoot Resource Hub. The City offers Cultural Safety Training and Integrated Coordinated Access Training to improve service navigation and delivery and address cultural biases in our community. Often facilitated by our team, this training helps ensure that Indigenous individuals and families receive respectful, culturally grounded support throughout Lethbridge.
We gather information about your current situation to help you get the support you deserve. By completing the confidential forms below, you give us permission to work with other agencies on your behalf and connect you with assistance that makes a real difference.
