SHELLEY ANN MANY GREY HORSES - Born April 6, 1958, Cardston, Alberta Shelley was raised by her parents Melvin Sr. and Louise Many Grey Horses on the Blood Reserve and attended St. Mary’s Residential School. The family left the reserve in the 1960’s, as her father worked in and around southern Alberta on various farms, the Many Grey Horses’ children attending various schools off the reserve. Her biological father was Leonard Weasel Fat, who passed away when she was young and Melvin Sr. adopted her and raised her as a Many Grey Horses. My sister is and always will be a Many Grey Horses, just like the rest of her seven brothers and sisters, who are proud to carry the name. After Shelley finished her education in high school, she worked with the Blood Tribe Administration in various departments, including Social Services. She worked with Everett Soop, one of her favorite uncles, (a respected and beloved cartoonist and journalist at Kainai News). She travelled across Alberta, Canada and to the United Kingdom, fighting on behalf of native rights. She met with her friend prime minister Tony Blair in the U.K. on her travels to advocate for treaty rights and the honorable Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Klien. She worked with and Treaty Six and the Department of Indian Affairs in Edmonton as a consultant for various corporations, such as Treaty Seven. She had her own consultant business. Shelley raised three children, Jody-Bradley, Dana Chief Body and Shawn Many Grey Horses. Both pursued careers as police officers and gold medalist boxers, which she is very proud of. Then she left to pursue her education at both the University of Calgary and Lethbridge, earning her degrees and then turned to teaching full-time, which she continued until this last spring semester, despite her cancer and sickness. She was an active member of her church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. But she still respected the old traditional spiritual ways of being an Indian, like her grandparents Alphonse Sr. and Ruth Many Grey Horses. Shelley loved fashion, sewing, making her own clothes, beadwork, as well as learning different arts and crafts. She was an avid mac computer user and learner of the latest technology. She did research on native rights and issues for various government departments. She always continued with her education pursuits and never stopped learning as much as she could about any subject she was passionate about. As well as writing proposals, business plans and research, she volunteered with many non-profit organizations wherever she lived. She was very interested about her genealogy, her heritage and family. She loved country music, going to rodeos, powwows, the Sundance on the reserve and native social gatherings across Alberta. Her friends the “Cowgirl”. Shelley is survived by mother Louise Fox and stepdad Norbert Fox. Grandmother May Weasel Fat. Sons, Jody-Bradley (Amanda) Chief Body and Dana (Lois) Chief Body, Shawn (Mary) Many Grey Horses. Grandchildren Tatum (and another grandchild on the way), Sky, Raymee, Iyeala, Gracie. Sister Tamie (Jacky Bruno), Tina and Louise Weasel Fat, Brothers Norbert Many Grey Horses, Vincent (Cathy) Many Grey Horses. Adopted brothers Eldon (Levina) Weasel Child, Winston Bruised Head, Les, Shalles Wolf Child. Uncles Pete Standing Alone, Alfred Standing Alone, Mervin Brave Rock. Favorite uncle Andy (Erma), Kevin, Rusty, David, Ervin, Clement, Phillip Striped Wolf, Clarence, Daniel, Roy, Justin, Vern Weasel Fat. Aunties Sophie Tailfeathers, Nita Wells, Ruth McLonaghan, Bertha (Homer), Donna, Mary, Geraldine, Maxine Weasel Fat. Special friend Andrew Hunt. Close relative and friend Gerri Many Fingers and Helen Many Fingers. Roy and Patty Fox, Angie Fox. Nephews and nieces: Myles, Kris, Joey, Sheena, Olivia, Sophie, Matthew, Joe, Andrea, Chantelle, Clarrisa. Predeceased by her father Leonard Weasel Fat and Melvin Sr. “Popcorn” Many Grey Horses. Brothers Melvin “Dewy” Many Grey Horses, Travis John Many Grey Horses, sister Brenda Ruth Many Grey Horses. Mannie Thompson, Mary White Quills, Mrs. Rides-At-The-Door, Mrs. “Widow” Striped Wolf Auntie Fay Weasel Fat, Dan Weasel Fat, Harold Striped Wolf, Ruby & Pete Gross Ventre Boy, Chris & Susie Strangling Wolf, Dwaine Black Rabbit, Nick and Janie Cecilia Striped Wolf, Mr. & Mrs. John Many Chief, Andrew Wolf Child, Max Weasel Fat, Mr. & Mrs. John Striped Wolf, John Aterton Numerous family and relatives, as well as friends from the Blood Reserve and Lethbridge and non-native friends from the southern Alberta area. Our sister was a kind-hearted caring person who loved her family dearly, was especially fond of her younger siblings, as she helped in raising and nurturing them. Shelley was a deeply spiritual person and always took time to help others, was a great listener and advisor to those closest to her. Strived in her educational pursuits, encouraged her own younger brothers and sisters to do the same. She was greatly influenced by her Grandparents Alphonse and Ruths’ traditional spiritual beliefs, ways, values and guidance. We will miss you dearly sister and will always remember you for your talents, intellectual abilities, beauty and being a compassionate caring mother, sister and daughter. Your loving brother, Norbert Many Grey Horses. Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. Wake Services will be held at CHIEF MOUNTAIN CHAPEL, Cardston, Blood Reserve on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Michael Tipper officiating. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca