Ben Calf Robe facts for kids

Ben Calf Robe was an important elder from the Blackfoot people, specifically from the Siksika. He was a scout for the North West Mounted Police, which later became the RCMP. He also experienced residential schools, which were difficult places for many Indigenous children.

Ben Calf Robe and the Calgary Stampede

Ben Calf Robe played a key role in the very first Calgary Stampede in 1912. He worked with the Stampede's founder, Guy Weadick, to help organize the event.

He was invited to set up his family's tipi in the special area known as the First Nations Village. This tradition has continued, and the Calf Robe family tipi has been a special part of the Stampede every year since then.

Places Named After Ben Calf Robe

Ben Calf Robe's legacy is remembered through several places and organizations named in his honor.

Community Organizations

• Ben Calf Robe Society: This is an organization in Edmonton, Alberta, that provides social services to help people in the community.

Schools and Education

• Ben Calf Robe - St. Clare: This is an elementary and junior high school located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cultural Events

• Ben Calf Robe Annual Traditional Pow wow: Since 1981, a special social gathering called a Pow wow has been held each spring in Edmonton, Alberta, to honor him.

Landmarks

• Calf Robe Bridge: This bridge crosses the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta.