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Mînî Thnî Indian relay team wraps up Calgary Stampede, hits the road again

The Stoney Nakoda-based relay team closed out its run at the Calgary Stampede before heading back onto the racing circuit.

A relay racing team from Mînî Thnî has completed its run at the Calgary Stampede and is now returning to competition on the broader Indian relay racing circuit.

Team members said the Stampede appearance was a source of pride for the community, noting that the team represents the three bands of the Stoney Nakoda Nation.

One team member said seeing an Îyethka rider compete at the Stampede makes people from Mînî Thnî feel proud, describing the team as representing their people.

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