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Indigenous webinars & activites
Indigenous webinars & activites
Keep checking this page for updated webinars & activities!
Keep checking this page for updated webinars & activities!
Webinars
Webinars
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations:
Watch "Powwow Dancing with Spike Eaglespeaker Jr. - A Blackfoot Perspective" HERE.
Featuring Spike Eaglespeaker Jr. and two dancers/members of SN7 - Presented by ARPA, Okotoks, and SN7
Re-watch "A Personal Look at Indigenous Traditional Food Systems" HERE.
Featuring Kacey Yellowbird with Robbie Potts - Courtesy of Communities ChooseWell
Re-watch the "Grandmother's Circle on Traditional Food Systems" HERE.
Featuring Elders: Karli Crowshoe (Blackfoot), Shirlee Crowshoe (Blackfoot), Doreen Healy (Blackfoot), Alice Kaquitts (Stoney Nakoda), Violet March (Denesuline), and Vinnia Van Overdyk (Saulteaux/Cree) - Courtesy of Communities ChooseWell
Past Webinars:
May 26 - "A Personal Look at Indigenous Traditional Food Systems" featuring Kacey Yellowbird with Robbie Potts - Courtesy of Communities ChooseWell
June 3 - Grandmother's Circle on Traditional Food Systems - featuring Elders: Karli Crowshoe (Blackfoot), Shirlee Crowshoe (Blackfoot), Doreen Healy (Blackfoot), Alice Kaquitts (Stoney Nakoda), Violet March (Denesuline), and Vinnia Van Overdyk (Saulteaux/Cree) - Courtesy of Communities ChooseWell
Activities
Activities
June 11th to 30th
Check out these NIHM events presented by MacEwan University, NorQuest College, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), University of Alberta and Concordia University of Edmonton
June 21st - National Indigenous Peoples Day
Watch the Opening Ceremonies from 12:00pm to 1:30pm (virtual) courtesy of the Honouring Mother Earth Committee
Watch the live virtual Walk for Reconciliation courtesy of Fort Calgary
June 22nd
Parents and carevgivers are invited to The Kitchen Table Classroom: Diverse and Inclusive Books (Part 1) courtesy of Calgary Pubic Library - a virtual activity from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
June 26th - Family Day
Join Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary (AAWC) virtually in their Family Day celebration of "Keeping the Circle Strong"
June 21st to 26th - Aboriginal Awareness Week
Participate in the virtual Indigenous Family Storytime courtesy of Calgary Public Library. Storytimes happening every day from June 21st to 26th!
Other Activities:
Printable activity book: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples in Canada Learning and Activity Guide
Learn how to make Bannock! courtesy of Iiyika’kimaat YouthGroup at Trellis Calgary
Pow wow Cardio courtesy of Notorious Cree
Pow wow Sweat courtesy of Couer D'Alene Tribe
what our partners are doing
what our partners are doing
June 21- National Indigenous Peoples Day
A list of National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations taking place throughout the month of June courtesy of Alberta Health Services
June 21-26 - Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary
Other Resources:
Indigenous Games for Children courtesy of HIGH FIVE
Learn how to make Bannock! courtesy of Iiyika’kimaat YouthGroup at Trellis Calgary
A list of programs at The Alex Community Food Centre (Calgary)
Indigenous Traditional Food Systems
Indigenous Traditional Food Systems
ARPA’s Communities ChooseWell program is excited to introduce the Healthy Eating in Recreation Settings' newest eModule: "Indigenous Traditional Food Systems". This FREE module provides an introductory look into Indigenous Traditional Food Systems within Alberta. Learn from Elders and Indigenous communities across the province why returning to a Traditional Food System is important, how communities are returning to it and what role you can play in supporting Traditional Food Systems. (Time: 1-1.5 hours)
!CONTEST ALERT!
!CONTEST ALERT!
As part of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) and National Indigenous History Month (NIHM), we are excited to feature Communities ChooseWell's newest eModule, "Indigenous Traditional Food Systems"!
Complete this eModule BETWEEN June 1 and 30 and you could win the prize of a $50 gift card from Moonstone Creations - a Calgary-based Indigenous owned art gallery.
*To be eligible for the prize, individuals must complete the eModule and finish the engagement survey at the end of the module. Those who meet these criteria will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will be named.
Complete the eModule by clicking the button below and scrolling to the bottom of the page to Module 9.
What is National Indigenous History Month (NIHM)?
What is National Indigenous History Month (NIHM)?
All information was found and provided by the Government of Canada. Click here to found out more!
In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities.
National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada.
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance and sacred nature of cultural ceremonies and celebrations that usually occur during this time. While celebrations and events for National Indigenous History Month may be different this year than those in the past, we can still share and learn from stories, traditions and culture in new ways that keep us together and connected.
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD)?
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD)?
All information was found and provided by the Government of Canada. Click here to found out more!
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
What led to the creation of National Indigenous Peoples Day?
What led to the creation of National Indigenous Peoples Day?
National Aboriginal Day (now National Indigenous Peoples Day) was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such a day made by various Indigenous groups:
in 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations) called for the creation of National Aboriginal Solidarity Day
in 1995, the Sacred Assembly, a national conference of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people chaired by Elijah Harper, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples
also in 1995, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designation of a National First Peoples Day
On June 21, 2017, the Prime Minister issued a statement announcing the intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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