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The University of Lethbridge extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Louis Soop (BASc ’86), who passed away on Friday, March 16 at the age of 81.
Soop was a sessional instructor in Indigenous Studies for 20 years, beginning in January of 1996 and ending in December, 2016. He taught conversational Blackfoot at introductory and advanced levels.
“At the end of every semester, Louis would hold a potluck for his students; he cared deeply for them all and for their success. Those potlucks were very well attended,” says Dr. Henrie Beaulieu, a faculty member in Indigenous Studies. “Louis was a very caring, gentle, committed and giving person. He will be sorely missed both by students and his colleagues.”
Soop was known as a gifted storyteller, traditional dancer, singer and actor. A member of the sacred Horn Society, he also taught the Blackfoot language at Red Crow Community College and was a member of the college’s Eminent Scholar Program that recognizes elders with significant spiritual and cultural knowledge who contribute that knowledge to college programs. At the University of Calgary, Soop taught Blackfoot studies, art and language. An obituary can be found on the Legacy Funeral Home website.
A wake service will be held at the Moses Lake Community Hall on the Blood Reserve beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church located at 90 1 Ave. W. in Cardston on Saturday, March 24.
The U of L will lower its flag Friday and throughout the weekend in honour of Louis Soop.
Contact:
caroline.zentner | caroline.zentner@uleth.ca