Tsúut'ínà

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1. alternativepluralsingularAlternative form of Tsuut'ina (people).

   Born in 1947, Starlight is the son of the late Chief James Starlight, and after studying linguistics at the University of Calgary, he became a key figure in preserving Tsúut’ínà culture.

   2025 June 19, Sabrina Spencer, “Canada Post Unveils Stamp Honoring Bruce Starlight, Elder and Language Advocate”, in CFNR Network

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   He served numerous roles since the 1970s as councillor, language commissioner for the Tsúut’ínà chief and council, and the first elected Indigenous director on the Calgary Stampede board of directors.

   2025 June 19, Devika Desai, “Bruce Starlight honoured for work in preserving Tsuut'ina language with postage stamp”, in Calgary Herald

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1. alternativeAlternative form of Tsuut'ina (language).

   Starlight has spent over five decades working to preserve his language and culture from extinction as a language commissioner for his community, developing extensive materials for Tsúut’ínà instruction, including dictionaries, glossaries, and recordings.

   2025 June 23, “Elder Bruce Starlight recognized as modern Indigenous hero by Canada Post”, in CJWE FM

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   He recently collaborated on a collection of traditional narratives and historical accounts in Tsúut'ínà and a Tsúut'ínà-to-English glossary. Still active as a cultural mentor, adviser and ambassador to this day, Starlight received an honorary doctorate from Mount Royal University in 2023.

   2025 June 5, “Canada Post to celebrate Indigenous leaders with fourth stamp set”, in Canada Post