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City of Lethbridge: 2021 Truth and Reconciliation t-shirt design unveiled
Education and resiliency are the focus of Chataya Holy Singer’s design that adorns t-shirts created to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thursday, September 30, 2021, a joint initiative between the University of Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge. Holy Singer, a Bachelor of Fine Arts student majoring in the University’s art studio […]
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City of Edmonton: City and EPS to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Service (EPS) will observe the Government of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. “The City of Edmonton recognizes the incredible importance of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our commitment to the Indigenous community we share these lands with is to continue to […]
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City of Lethbridge: Indigenous public art unveiled in Reconciliation community partnership initiative
Reconciliation, community partnership and public art have come together to provide a vibrant street front on 4 Avenue this week with the unveiling of a unique installation Downtown. The City of Lethbridge, through the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC), community partner TELUS, Heart of Our City Committee (HOC) and Public Art Committee put out a […]
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Indigenous artwork unveiled in downtown Lethbridge – Lethbridge News Now
LETHBRIDGE, AB – As part of Reconciliation efforts throughout the city of Lethbridge, new artwork by local indigenous artists have been installed in the downtown area. The artwork, in front of 4 Avenue, reflects the theme of the 5th Annual Reconciliation Week: Voice and Representation. Artists Natoyihkii (Cheyenne McGinnis) and Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Hali Heavy Shield) were […]
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Siksika Nation Indian Residential School (IRS) Info Session
(September 9, 2021 – Siksika Nation) Siksika Nation is working with the University of Alberta to carry out the search for unmarked graves at all mission, boarding and Indian Residential School sites located in Siksika.The scope of the work will focus on the application of remote sensing, ground penetrating radar (GPR), data collection and research […]
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Siksika Nation Fair 2021 Postponed
Siksika Nation Fair 2021 POSTPONED due to COVID-19 (September 7, 2021 – Siksika Nation) The Siksika Nation Fair 2021 committee has postponed all events until further notice with the exception of the golf tournament still scheduled for September 10th, 2021 at Speargrass Golf Course in Carseland, Alberta. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in […]
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Soar Above Stigma launches to share messages of kindness for Indigenous communities – CFWE
September 3rd, 2021 Right now with everything going on, First Nations are suffering in silence with the ongoing battle against stigmas of mental health. Three Indigenous Health organizations: First Peoples Wellness Circle, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, and the First Nations Health Managers Association have partnered with NationTalk to create the Soar Above Stigma Campaign. This campaign […]
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Experience 30 days of arts and culture with Calgary Culture Days events
Calgary Culture Days runs from September 1 to 30 with a full lineup of arts and cultural events to experience in the city. The month-long celebration showcases Calgary’s arts scene with events that highlight the many cultures in our city featuring local talent. Calgary Culture Days are aligned with Alberta Culture Days and National Culture […]
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Celebrate Alberta’s diversity through Culture Days
September’s month-long celebration of art, music, cuisine, dance offers free, family-friendly events, hosted by 122 government-sponsored sites. Many of the sites represent various cultural groups, including Indigenous, French Canadian, Chinese and East Asian that add to Alberta’s rich cultural tapestry. The sites also represent the arts through music, film, literature and dance. “Culture defines who […]
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Indigenous Elders bless Indian Residential School Memorial at City Hall during Pipe Ceremony
Today, The City of Calgary joined Indigenous Elders in a Pipe Ceremony to bless the memorial that was established by the Indigenous community on the steps of city hall in honour of the children that did not return home from indian residential schools. The ceremony also signified a commitment between The City of Calgary and Calgary’s Treaty […]
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