Description: Join Elder Francis First Charger for a smudge to mark the beginning of Truth and Reconciliation Week at the University of Lethbridge. Such relationships are an important part of the burgeoning Indigenous tourism industry every day in Alberta. On Sept. 30, federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed to mark the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, but Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario have . In Alberta, we commemorate the day every year, and encourage people to participate in events close to them. Time: 10:30 to 11 am The day was established in 2021 to honour "the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities," the Government of Canada said. ensure we create employment, board and other opportunities for Indigenous people to participate in the future of our party and our province. Event location: Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Pavilion. Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding provides grants up to $15,000 to support the development of individual Indigenous artists, arts administrators or an ensemble of Indigenous artists in Alberta by providing funding for a specific cultural or artistic project. The purpose is to recognise the legacy of residential schools, those who attended and their families. There are 15 Indigenous Family Resource Networks providing these services in Alberta. It is observed on September 30 each year. The circle is chaired by Alberta Education (the Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Education Directorate or designate). As the Shadow Minister of Indigenous Relations this is personal, as I was in care. On this day, Albertans are invited to reflect on the legacy of residential schools in our communities. Display includes information about the local context and importance of honoring Nation Day for Truth and Reconciliation in St. Albert. Time: 7 pm The Indigenous Courtwork Program provides support and advice to Indigenous people appearing in the criminal, youth, and family divisions of the provincial court. Alberta's government supports programs focused on the mental health needs of Indigenous people across the province. Event location: University of Lethbridge, the Grove. Our goal as a political party is to form government to shape and create legislation, policy, programs and processes that are inclusive of every person who lives on this land together. Event location: Spruce Grove Public Library. This partnership is meant to increase access to provincial skills training opportunities and better education outcomes. They will help attendees reflect on how narratives work to strengthen or erase individuals, communities, and sacred spaces. / News. It is an opportunity for Canadians to recognize and reflect on the lasting impact of our country's colonial history. To commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, Thursday, September 30 has been declared the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by the Government of Canada. The Indigenous Languages in Education grant program supported Indigenous languages and culture programs in early childhood education and K to 12 curriculum across the province. build relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities to develop policy options, provide education and awareness training to our leadership, volunteers, and candidates to better understand the truth of oppression and to address systemic racism, and. National Film Board: Orange Shirt Day Playlist 8 short films related to the themes of Orange Shirt Day. The Public Security Indigenous Advisory Group, composed of Indigenous leaders, will help develop solutions and strategies to improve public safety in Indigenous communities and across Alberta. The event includes special remarks from Sarah Meilleur, Calgary Public Librarys CEO and Dr. Michael Hart, University of Calgarys Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement. Commemorating The Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 80, which called for a day to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Friday, September 30, 2022 A new statutory holiday is held to commemorate the legacy of residential schools fulfilling one of many recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. AHS refused to formally recognize this new holiday in 2021, but an independent arbitrator has ruled AHS . The training deals with the diversity of Indigenous cultures, dispels myths, describes the role of Elders and highlights the programs and ceremonies provided in Albertas correctional centres. The Government of Canada is matching these funds dollar-for-dollar, making $780 million available for Alberta broadband projects. We encourage everyone to honour September 30 as a day of personal reflection or to take part in events in your community. Mar 15, 2022. It is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regularly updating professional practice standards ensures that all educational professionals have knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, experiences and perspectives, including the legacy of residential schools and treaties. Alberta's government supported Indigenous communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure they were prepared and had access to the necessary supplies and services. Earlier this month, the Federal Government approved legislation to declare the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the legacy of Residential Schools. Stories by Indigenous authors and writing about Indigenous culture are now easier to find. Indigenous content at the Royal Alberta Museum is presented in a variety of ways, including hundreds of objects on display, text panels translated into Indigenous languages and films that can be heard or captioned in many Indigenous languages. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Call to Action 80, a federal statutory day of commemoration, as set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in its final report which details 94 calls to action to further reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous peoples. / Party Time: 4 pm Other supports for Indigenous learners include: Project funding is also available to help Indigenous institutions offer programs that are relevant to and sought after by Indigenous students. Description: Wear orange to this community walk hosted by YWCA Edmonton. Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) backstops loans for Indigenous investments in major agriculture, telecommunication, transportation and natural resource development projects. The first stamps feature stunning artwork from indigenous artists. A new support line is being piloted in northwest Alberta to help Indigenous people navigate the health system. The event includes a ceremony and teachings by an Elder, a performance of The Stardale Girls Drumming Group, and a film screening of The Road, created by Stardale Womens Group. September 30 is a federal holiday which means federally-regulated institutions such as Canada Post and banks will be shut, but many malls and stores will still be open in Alberta. Read the Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Circle fact sheet. Description: Attend this movie screening and workshop, We Were Children. Pre-register at Orange Shirt Day Grande Prairie. Description: Participate in this reflective event on the effects of colonialism on Indigenous peoples. Time: Noon The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established in 2008 to investigate the history of our country's residential schools. Date: September 30 Participate on Sept. 30 Sept. 30 is meant to be a day of reflection as well as a day of action. 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West Edmonton Mall: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Edmonton City Centre: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kingsway Mall, Edmonton: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Mill Woods Town Centre, Edmonton: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.CF Chinook Centre, Calgary: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.CF Market Mall, Calgary: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.The Core Shopping Centre, Calgary: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.CrossIron Mills: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Southcentre Mall, Calgary: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Canada Post: There will be no collection or delivery of mail.Banks: Most banks will be closed.Calgary Transit: Buses, C-Trains and On Demand will be operating on a Saturday level of service.Edmonton Transit: Buses will run on their regular weekday schedules, with no public, catholic or post-secondary school trips. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will be hosting a series of online events during their Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 27 to October 1. Government action toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm This is not a public holiday. The University of Alberta offers an Indigenous Language Teacher program, Cree as a second language courses, and retains the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute. Protocol and relationshipagreements create a more formal way for the Alberta government and First Nations to work together. We encourage you to take the time during this day to learn, listen and reflect. The panel includes Dr. Cora Voyageur, Lee Crowchild, and Kathleen Mahoney, who will all lead a discussion on the Final Report on Truth and Reconciliation in light of the unmarked graves of Indigenous children and the papal visit, and look to the path ahead. To mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are taking a look at reconciliation in action through the relationships that have formed between Indigenous and non-Indigenous partnerships in the tourism industry in Alberta. Day 3 - Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The Alberta government supports a variety of organizations that address gender-based violence against Indigenous people. Date: September 29 Description: To register for this event, visit Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. You will NOT receive a reply on your feedback. Designed with Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers from Treaty 7, the ILRC is a culturally significant space to teach language and culture, share information and encourage storytelling. Tweet. This small parcel of land was part of Enoch Cree Nation reserve land until the federal government encouraged its surrender in 1908. Albertas government provides support to the Indigenous families of children with disabilities through the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program, which is available on First Nations and Metis Settlements. Albertas government routinely engages with Indigenous communities to identify and adopt Indigenous place names in Alberta. Time: 5:30 pm 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action. To get answers to questions, use Alberta Connects. 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, Alberta Canada, T8N 3Z9 (view map ↗) Phone: 780-459-1500 (8am-5pm, M-F) Full Contact . Time: 10 am Events to reflect and pay respects to Indigenous peoples are happening across Canada. "The Alberta Party understands that the IRS led to intergenerational trauma that continued with the 60's Scoop and MMIWG. Time: 6 pm AHS Presentations - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 15 Sep 2021 AHS has been commemorating Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30 for many years as a way of recognizing the history and truthful impacts of residential schools in Alberta. The first of its kind in Canada, AIOC is a Crown Corporation that supports Indigenous communities or investment groups to raise capital for projects. Truth and Reconciliation Day is a federal holiday where postal workers, federal government staffers, and bank employees get the day off. Day 2 - Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Copyright Alberta Party Political Association 2022. Date: September 30 Youth are engaged through sport, arts, recreation, leadership and cultural activities that are facilitated by mentors who live and work in the community. Priorities include addressing: Albertas government is committed to Jordans Principle, so First Nations children on and off reserve have access to the health, education and social supports they require to reach their potential. More information is available in the Resource Guide for Researching and Recognizing Residential School Sites. Event location: Muskoseepi Park Amphitheatre, 102 Avenue and 102 Street. Event location: Royal Alberta Museum lobby. Description: Join this special tea time to talk about decolonizing sexuality and gender, and to learn more about the two-spirit community. Description: Join this virtual reading of Shi-Shi-Etko, the story of a young girl who learns about her culture and the land before leaving home for residential schools. This country was founded on the genocide of Indigenous peoples. As part of this funding, the Canadian and Albertan governments are investing $70.6 million to connect more than 10,400 households across the province, including 2,700 Indigenous households, to high-speed internet. This guides improvements to the organizational culture of Albertas health system to achieve equality for all people. "First and foremost, we honour and appreciate the Indigenous and their families who were a part of the Indian Residential Schools. Do NOT include personal information. The government worked with the University of Albertas Faculty of Law to develop courses that teach law students about the effects of colonization, residential schools and the loss of Indigenous cultural connections. Time: 10 am Event location: Kinsmen Park. Alberta's unions observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30. Government continues to work closely with the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta to help shape how our government can meaningfully promote awareness and healing. Due to the increased risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, the government worked to provide prioritized access to Indigenous people across the province during every phase of the vaccine rollout. Event location: Veterans Memorial Gardens, 10121 93 Street, Date: September 30 Description: In partnership with Stardale Womens Group and Urban Fair, Grace Presbyterian Church is presenting a public discussion of the effects of residential schools and their legacy. Heritage staff are engaging with 8 First Nations and the Mtis Nation of Alberta to support ground penetrating radar work at the cemetery location and future commemorative activities. In one example, a mountain peak near Canmore was renamed An Kath pa (Bald Eagle Peak), which is a traditional name the Stoney Nakoda people have used for countless generations. We are preserving and celebrating Indigenous art, languages and traditions to help support healing and greater recognition of Indigenous cultures and communities. Government is pursuing initiatives to support more inclusive and expansive Indigenous education for all students in Alberta. Location: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Participants learn about Indigenous histories, residential schools, treaties and contemporary issues, and how learners can apply what they learn to their work. The Alberta government is in the process of renewing the Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum. This monument will be incorporated into an Indigenous reconciliation garden on the Alberta Legislature grounds. The agreement is a shared vision to work together on infrastructure funding and towards community sustainability. The MNA Provincial Office has appointed a Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator to: Create a point of contact for Citizens wanting to talk and for those who require more information regarding Residential and Day schools. Date: September 30 Indian Residential Schools Hotline: 1-800-721-0066, 24-hour Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642. Government funding has helped Voices of the Land share stories from Indigenous people in Alberta on a respectful, community-owned digital space that is open to all library users. Education for reconciliation is a step towards rebalancing the education system, advancing reconciliation and supporting the commitments made by the Alberta government in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action. Mainstream post-secondary institutions have also implemented Indigenous language initiatives. Time: 1 to 3 pm Date: September 23, 2022 He shared a touching poem that he composed called "Reconciliation.". The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and celebrate the survivors. Special events are being held in summer villages, villages, towns and cities across the province to honour the day. The framework helps ensure policies, programs and services are developed and delivered in a way that supports better outcomes for Indigenous youth and families. Government collaborates with Indigenous communities to update its policies and practices to support families in ways that connect culture, ceremony, language and history. Event location:University of Lethbridges Carolla Calf Robe (Napiakii) Elders and Ceremony Room. The parties will also continue to work together to replace the Athabasca Delta Community School. On this day, we wear orange shirts to honour and remember those children lost to Residential Schools, witness the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and commit to the ongoing process of . Date: September 30 There are also scholarships and awards that reduce the overall cost of post-secondary education for Indigenous students. The Royal Alberta Museum provides free admission to all Indigenous peoples. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On September 30, Canadians commemorate the day and work towards reconciliation by honouring residential school victims, survivors, and their loved ones. Description: Hosted by Grant MacEwan University, the public is invited to the Faculty of Nursings maskwa iyinikwew wwkamik/Bear Healing Lodge for a film screening of The Unforgotten, sharing circle and tea and bannock. The parties are . Government-to-government discussions are about health, economic growth, education, family services and housing. Funded by the federal government, this program was made possible by the efforts of the Alberta government, Indigenous communities, businesses, the Indigenous Roundtable and the Metis Settlements General Council. Friday, September 30, marks the second annual National Day For Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This program is meant to remove systemic barriers that may keep Indigenous offenders from getting help. Though my voice is small, it speaks for many. Alberta Education awarded 46 grants to support resource and teacher development. Indigenous Career Day: A Concrete Response To The Truth And Reconciliation Commission's Calls To Action Mar 1, 2018 An event for Indigenous high school students promoting job opportunities within the justice system is a solid and forward-looking response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's calls to action. "Let's mark the day with reflection and discussion in the spirit of truth and reconciliation. We encourage everyone take the opportunity to listen and learn throughout the week and always. September 30th is an important day in the Canadian calendar. The Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework was developed and informed by Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepersand is used to educate Childrens Services staff about Indigenous cultures, considerations and worldviews. Keynote speakers include Indian Residential School survivor Lorretta Parenteau-English, Indian Residential Day School survivor Gary Moostoos, and intergenerational trauma survivor, Shauna Livesey. Sign up for our newsletter and get a curated list of the top trending stories every day. You may unsubscribe at any time. Date: September 30 "My people will sleep for 100 years, but when they awake it will be the artists who give them their spirit back." Funding from the IHCP program is also going towards 24 rent-to-own housing units in west Edmonton for Paul First Nation members. The programs main priorities are to: Alberta also works with and supports Indigenous organizations, like the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, that provide job readiness and retention programs to Indigenous people across the province. This year Orange Shirt Day became the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Location: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. 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