Piikani Lodge Health Institute

The “Awahsin: Restoring the Great Plains Indian Diet on a Piikani-Owned Community Site” engages Piikani youth in the learning and practice of cultivating, harvesting, and enjoying or selling traditional Piikani foods upon the recently acquired Piikani Lodge site on the Blackfeet Nation.

Project Purpose Uplift Blackfeet cultural heritage by hosting culture camps to educate youth on traditional practices, increase their connection to homelands, and build leadership for Tribal stewardship. Retain the success of the culture camp by developing a new leadership council to create additional partnerships while working towards a sustainable funding model.

Continued Development of Piikani On-the-Land Recreation and Tourism Program

Tourism-related economic development