(Mary) Christine Little Chief

June 2, 2024 – June 18, 1936
Christine Little Chief - Matomikamosaaki (First Capture Woman)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matomikamosaaki, granddaughter of Eagle Rib – signatory to the Blackfoot Treaty #7 of 1877. Matomikamosaaki, Christine Little Chief of Siksika Nation passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home, surrounded by her family on June 2, 2024, at the age of 87 years old. Mom was born at the Blackfoot Hospital on June 18, 1936, to the parents of Joe and Jane (Eagle Rib) Little Chief. Mom leaves behind to mourn her three children: Colleen (Thurman), Bradford, and Marilyn. Daughter-in-law Sheri Macaulay (Darrin) and Dorothy McFeeters. Survived by her sisters-in-law: Jean Eagle Child, Linda Little Chief & Rachel First Rider. Stepbrothers: Leonard Solway and Wayne Stud Horse. And mom’s special sister Pat Yellow Sun. Adopted children, Muriel Kirby, Radford Black Rider, and Stewart Own Chief.

Special grandchildren, she held dear to her heart: Arthur (Trisha), Shannon (Gene), Franklin, Nicole, Maria (Preston), Jamie (James), Melissa (Keith), Levi, Ty (Chanelle), Wyatt, Tess (Kyle), Kriesten (Keevin). Many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews are too numerous to name.

Mom is predeceased by her parents, Joe & Jane Little Chief. Sons: Patrick Little Chief and Ellie Little Chief. Step Children: Denise McFeeters & Donna Young. Siblings: Ksistapipi’ssa’ki Noella Low Horn, Pisatsipiiksaki Eunice Yellow Horse, Aisstohkomia’ki Mary Margaret Wolfleg, Iitssohkomia’ki Clarissa Little Chief, Otahkoipiiksa’ki Mary Florence Bull Bear, Apoya’ki Elizabeth Spring Chief, A’so’koyi Philip Little Chief, Natowainihki Annie Stabbed Last, Itomohkitopi Chief Roy Little Chief, Napinomahka Thomas Little Chief, Edna Good Eagle, George Cardinal.
Spouse: Ovide McFeeters, Stepmother: Margaret Stud Horse. Grandson: Peter Little Light Great Granddaughter: Kira Mistaken Chief.

Extended Families include Low Horn, Wolfleg, Spring Chief, Yellow Horse, Bull Bear, Eagle Rib, Weasel Head (Siksika), Yellow Sun, Many Shots, Scalplock, Dyler, Black Kettle, Bear Chief, Winnipeg, Crow Chief, White Eagle, Maguire, Yellow Fly, Bird, Chief Moon, Weasel Fat, Good Striker, Creighton, Letourneau, Dumont. The family apologizes to anyone they may have missed.

Mom attended the St. Joseph Residential School, Siksika Nation, AB for 11 years. Mom then went further in her educational journey and graduated from SAIT in 1981 with her Seamstress Certification. Mom worked at the Foothills Hospital as the custodian and did office and house cleaning, worked at Sun Ice for several years as a seamstress creating clothing attire for the 1988 Winter Olympics, and was on the Indigenous Advisor for Red Cross and Alberta Health Services. Mom was very instrumental in the Blackfoot Crossing Historical project and Assisted with Culturally Based, Elders led Child & Family Intervention Services. Mom was an Elder Mentor for the Siksika Treatment Centre where she would sit and talk with clients and of course, make crafts with them. Mom lived a drug and alcohol-free life for 52 years; her family was so proud of this accomplishment. Because of Mom’s recovery success, she helped many others along the way.

Mom enjoyed watching her grandchildren play hockey in the early 2000’s when she gained the name “Hockey Grandma” from the first Siksika Minor Hockey Girls Team, which all the girls still call her Grandma. She was their biggest fan, cheering on the girls. Mom only missed one game throughout Kriesten’s minor hockey years. Mom made her rounds in the hockey rinks traveling to watch each of her grandchildren: Levi, Ty, Wyatt, and Tess play elite hockey all over Canada and the USA and watching her favourite, Tess on TV as she was playing Elite Hockey in Detroit, Michigan. Mom cheered loudly and proudly for the Calgary Flames and would often say “It was in” once playoff season approached. Mom could be found at her sewing table, all hours of the day, sewing anything she put her mind to. Mom enjoyed going to pow-wows and was also very talented at making pow-wow outfits for all her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a record of whipping up an outfit in 25 minutes before grand entry. Mom’s home was a safe place for many, she always had her door open to anyone who needed a warm meal and a place to stay. Mom had a heart of gold and invited anyone into her home to have tea and Bannock and share some laughs and stories. Mom loved to travel, and her highlighted trips include Hawaii with Marilyn in 2013 and many trips to California with the grandchildren. Mom loved to take off to Missoula, Montana USA any chance she got to visit her beloved granddaughters Shannon & Maria. Mom enjoyed Black Friday shopping in the USA, she even talked Gene into bringing her to the Dollar Tree on Black Friday, just to see what kind of discount they could get.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Siksika Homecare Team, Palliative Nurses, Tessa Jones and Chelsey Shuman, Homecare Nurse Janice Dizon, Siksika Community Paramedics, and Dr. Black and family Dr. Sheila Scott.

The wake will be held at Mom’s residence Map 1A house WE 83 on June 7, 2024, at 6 pm. The funeral services will be held at the Pow Wow Arbour on June 8, 2024, at 1 pm.

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