Blackfeet youth soar to learn about sacred lands for 'Days of the Piikani'

BROWNING — Blackfeet cultural leaders and high school students gathered Tuesday, September 23, 2025, for the first day of the Blackfeet Community College’s annual Days of the Piikani celebration. This year’s theme centers on the Blackfeet people’s connection to their traditional lands.

Brianna Juneau reports - watch the video: Blackfeet youth take flight to learn about sacred lands for 'Days of the Piikani'

One activity gave students a unique way of gaining that knowledge: airplane flyovers of the Blackfeet Reservation.

Terry Tatsey, one of the event’s cultural leaders and organizers, said the event and the flights are about ensuring the next generation understands both the importance of the land and the challenges it faces.

“We face a lot of challenges as, Piikani people and so, we