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Media Advisory – Okîsikow (Angel) Way Day celebrates official street renaming
June 13, 2024 News media are invited to this year’s community event to celebrate the official renaming of 101A Avenue to “Okisikow Way NW”. The event will be led in opening and closing prayers by Elder Betty Letendre and emceed by Harriet Tinka, survivor and owner of EmpoweredMe. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will bring greetings on […]
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Indigenous Languages Day – CFWE
Mar 31, 2023 March 31st is Indigenous Languages Day ! The Windspeaker Radio Netowrk is proud to being DAILY Indigenous Language Programming across the entire province of Alberta and throught the world , online. You can tune in to various language programs to learn Dene Suline, Nêhiyawêwin (Cree) , Blackfoot , Michif, Stoney and Stoney […]
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Métis Nation of Alberta offers citizens a chance to learn ice fishing with Métis Harvesters
Mar 27, 2023 [Pigeon Lake, Alberta] – The Métis Nation of Alberta’s (MNA) Children and Family Services (CFS) Department, in partnership with the MNA Harvesting Team, recently hosted 30 families for the MNA’s annual Frosty Reels Family Camp, which helps Métis Albertans develop the skills needed to pursue sustainable living, enhance self-sufficiency and food security, […]
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Powwow aims to bring Siksika Nation and Strathmore residents together in honour of slain Indigenous man – CTV News
March 19, 2023 The Town of Strathmore and Siksika Nation hosted the first Lead By Example Powwow this weekend in honour of a young Indigenous man who was shot to death four years ago. Family of Kristian Ayoungman describe him as a talented powwow dancer and hockey player whose life ended far too soon. “Anything […]
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Indigenous Community Support – Jerseys for Hope
CALGARY, AB, March 10, 2023 – Indigenous-led not-for-profit corporation Tipi of Hope Foundation’s (Tipi of Hope) Jerseys for Hope program allows everyone to participate in the conversation. Acknowledgment – Reflection – Recognition all lead to Reconciliation. Our Program is for anyone, individual or as a group: families, workplaces, or even entire communities! Our program also ensures […]
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Astokomii Smith (Lead by Example Powwow) – CFWE
On March 18th and 19th the Lead by Example Powwow will showcase vibrant culture, song, dance, traditional craft vendors, authentic cuisine, storytelling, and demonstrations at the Motor Products Sports Centre in Strathmore. The event is described by the Town as a cross-cultural community celebration and full contest powwow in honour of the late Kakato’si Kristian […]
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Banff National Park to welcome visitors in Indigenous languages – Bonnyville Nouvelle
March 7, 2023 “We want to make sure that it’s done officially in our languages. The whole idea of inclusion and reflecting on and respecting Indigenous peoples history starts here.” BANFF – In many of the Indigenous languages represented in Treaty 7, there is no direct translation for the English word ‘welcome.’ In Stoney, the […]
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Elders grateful truth and reconciliation programming included in Arctic Winter Games – APTN News
Feb 09, 2023 The inclusion of truth and reconciliation programming at the 2023 Artic Winter Games in Fort McMurray, Treaty 8 territory is helping share Indigenous history with participants and spectators. This year’s weeklong sporting competition included such things as land acknowledgments, informative posters about the seven sacred teachings and art exhibitions centered on the […]
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New Métis book puts spotlight on Reconciliation – CFWE Radio Network
February 7th, 2023 “Truth is the first element of reconciliation. I hope The True Canadians encourages Canadians to engage in conversation about reconciliation-in-action for the Métis Nation. The Métis experience will no longer be overlooked or ignored.” – Audrey Poitras, President, Métis Nation of Alberta On January 31, the Métis Nation of Alberta released a book […]
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Rush continue to honour Indigenous tradition with new ceremony this season – TSN
Lacrosse and Indigenous peoples. A blanket ceremony and land acknowledgement. Respect and reconciliation. These star-crossed connections can be found at every Saskatchewan Rush home game this season. “Being part of an organization like the Rush that shows respect and a move towards reconciliation with First Nations and Indigenous peoples is great,” says Rush forward Marshall […]
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