Chief Lee Crowchild sharing remarks at the Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award ceremony in Calgary 2025. Photo by William L. Baliko
On June 25th in Calgary, the Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award was presented by the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee to Doreen Healy.
Each year, the award is given to honour the efforts and contributions of a person, group or organization, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who have demonstrated leadership in building relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in Calgary.
Recipients of this award:
- Demonstrated leadership in building relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in Calgary.
- Displayed a commitment to building bridges between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.
- Supported and encouraged effective engagement and activities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.
- Created and supported positive changes in their community.
Chief Lee Crowchild shares the heart of this award:
A youth version of this award, the Midzánághá águnìlíní achievement, meaning “young person whose heart is kind”, was also presented to Calleigh Morning Bull.
Recipients of this award:
- Are leaders in their community and among their peers.
- Display a strong commitment to achieving their educational goals.
- Support and encourage others to pursue their education.
- Encourage and participate in cross-cultural activities involving Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
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