Blood Tribe Administration Acknowledges Maintenance and Custodial Staff for their hard work and efforts on National Custodian Day – October 2, 2026
From Left to right – Back Row: James Big Swallow, Luke Across The Mountain, Aubrey Blood, Colton Ward, Jason Cotton, Rod Knife – Front Row: Kenadee Blood, Kasondra Russell, Natalya Eagle Plume, Sonjae Bare Shin Bone take a break from their work at the Blood Tribe Administration building to gather for a group photo on National Custodian Day.
Photo by Amber Sugai, Blood Tribe Communications Officer.
BTA In Case You Missed It
By Amber Sugai, Blood Tribe Communications
October 2, 2026
Job Opportunities
Blood Tribe Human Resources:
Department: Blood Tribe Land Management
- Position Title: Receptionist
- Closing Date: October 13, 2026
Department: Blood Tribe Economic Development
- Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Department: Family & Community Support Services – Early Learning & Childcare Centre
- Position Title: Day Care Cook – Ninastako Day Care Centre
- Closing Date: October 7, 2026
Department: Blood Tribe Social Development
- Position Title: Aiyiikakimaop for Children (AFC) Case Manager
- Closing Date: October 8, 2026
All BTA jobs are posted on the Human Resources website: www.bloodtribehr.com
Any questions please contact Marlene Blood at: [email protected]
Opakaa’sin Early Intervention Society
- Position Title: Finance & Human Resources Administrator
- Position Title: Apai’pookaiksi After School Program Assistant
- Position Title: Child & Youth Engagement Worker
- Position Title: Childcare Cook
- Position Title: Childcare Educator
For all information or questions on the applications please visit opakaasin.org
- Kainaiwa Children Services Corporation is hiring. CLICK HERE to see all job listings.
- Blood Tribe Department of Health is hiring. CLICK HERE to see all job listings.
BTA Departments & Entities Latest Updates
Blood Tribe Economic Development
Thanksgiving Vendor Market
- Date: October 9th, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Multi-Purpose Building
If you are a vendor and would like to register, please fill out and submit the following form: Vendor Registration Form
Tribal Government & External Affairs
- Community Notice – Communique on Question 10 in Alberta’s October 19 Referendum. CLICK HERE to read communique
- Community Notice – Voter Requirements for Alberta October 19 Referendum. CLICK HERE to read communique
Blood Tribe Public Works
Update: Old Agency Water Main Repairs Completed with Temporary Boil Water Advisory in Place for Affected Households
As of Thursday October 1, 2026, maintenance crews completed repairs on the Old Agency water main, and service is now restored. However, please be advised that a temporary boil water advisory will be in place for affected households. In addition, the Old Agency water truck fill-station will remain closed until the boil water advisory is lifted. Blood Tribe members are
asked to use the fill-stations in Standoff, Levern, and Moses Lake. Crews are currently working with environmental public health officers to test and monitor drinking water quality. Please follow all safety guidelines while this advisory is in place. Once tests confirm that water is safe to drink
and use the temporary advisory will be lifted. Visit the Blood Tribe Department of Health or the Indigenous Services Canada websites to check the status of this advisory. Or you can visit the Bloodtribe.org website, Blood Tribe App, and our social media accounts for further updates regarding this issue. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. For questions or concerns, please contact
Blood Tribe Public Works at (403) 737 – 2540.
Attention: Scheduled Water Main Shut Off Affecting All Buildings
North of Kainai Continuing Care on Saturday, October 3, 2026, please be advised that the water main will be shut off for work on the new Kainai Continuing Care Centre tie-in extension in Standoff, AB. This scheduled maintenance will start on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and service
will return by Monday, October 5, 2026. The shut-off will affect all buildings north of KCCC, including Blood Tribe Administration, Blood Tribe Human Resources Building (FCSS, Daycare, etc.), Elders’ Ceremony building, Blood Tribe Youth Ranch, Kainai
Wellness Centre, and the Bottle Depot. Following this scheduled maintenance, a temporary boil water advisory will be in place for all affected buildings. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Stay tuned to the Bloodtribe.org website, Blood Tribe App, and our social media accounts for further updates regarding this issue. For questions or concerns, please contact
Blood Tribe Public Works at (403) 737 – 2540.
Blood Tribe Recreation & Parks
Halloween Costume Drive:
- Please bring in gently used costumes in infant, child, and adult sizes.
- Costumes can be dropped off at the Multi-Purpose Building until October 23, 2026.
- Costumes will be given out at the Blood Tribe Police Carve With A Cop Event.
For more information, please call Blood Tribe Recreation & Parks at (403)-737-3868 or call Lydia at (403)-360-4945
#Skoden
#Skoden Community Film Screenings:
- Kainai: Moses Lake Gym, October 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
- Siksika: Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, October 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
- Amskapi Piikani: Blackfeet Community College, October 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
- Kainai: Red Crow Community College, October 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Piikani: Brocket Multi-Purpose Building, October 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
