Rod Scout was born and raised in southern Alberta and is from the Siksika Nation. He is an advocate for Indigenous language revitalization and retention. Rod serves as an Elder for the Blackfoot ceremonial societies and was one of the first post-secondary graduates from his family.
After more than 20 years in law enforcement, Rod is now an entrepreneur and offers his time and knowledge to several organizations in Calgary, Treaty 7 and beyond. Rod’s passion is sharing knowledge and teachings on the Blackfoot culture and language, while advocating for awareness and access for youth and students to culture and spirituality.
Rod has a long-standing connection with SAIT and Natoysopoyiis, SAIT’s Indigenous student resource centre, and has shared his gifts of song and humility with students and staff for several years.
Numerous students and staff have had the fortune of participating in face painting ceremonies with Rod, and thousands of graduates and their families have heard his honour song for SAIT at convocation ceremonies.
Graduation and Convocation
Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.
SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.