Your submissions are monitored by our web team and are used to help improve the experience on Alberta.ca. The event includes special remarks from Sarah Meilleur, Calgary Public Librarys CEO and Dr. Michael Hart, University of Calgarys Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement. The Alberta government has taken action on the following recommendations: We are helping Indigenous people navigate the court system, addressing barriers to support and providing services that are culturally appropriate. "First and foremost, we honour and appreciate the Indigenous and their families who were a part of the Indian Residential Schools. Mainstream post-secondary institutions have also implemented Indigenous language initiatives. This commitment included: mandatory content for all Alberta students on residential schools and treaties PDF, 108.78 KB. Time: 4 pm Today is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, often known as "Orange Shirt Day." The day commemorates the children who never returned home, as well as the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. October 03, 2022. The new curriculum will place more emphasis on First Nations, Mtis and Inuit content than any previous Alberta curriculum. Date: September 30 Date: September 30 Canada is observing its second Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, but not many provinces have designated it a statutory holiday even though it's been a federal holiday for more than a year. In Alberta, we commemorate the day every year, and encourage people to participate in events close to them. The Government of Canada is matching these funds dollar-for-dollar, making $780 million available for Alberta broadband projects. There are specific courses available in provincial schools that support understanding of the diverse First Nations, Mtis and Inuit cultures within Alberta, Canada and the world. Provincial funding helped open the Indigenous Languages Resource Centre (ILRC) at the Central Library in Calgary. Time: 10 am Time: 10 am This guides improvements to the organizational culture of Albertas health system to achieve equality for all people. AHS refused to formally recognize this new holiday in 2021, but an independent arbitrator has ruled AHS . It created a process driven by First Nations leaders to help coordinate services, so there are fewer delays when a child needs support. September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for transparent education and to think deeply about reconciliation. Indian Residential Schools Hotline: 1-800-721-0066, 24-hour Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642. WATCH: For the first time, Sept. 30 will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Aug 18, 2021 For the first time, Sept. 30 will mark the National Day for Truth and. Albertas commitment to incorporate First Nations, Mtis and Inuit perspectives and experiences into the education system was reaffirmed on March 27, 2014, at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) event in Edmonton. 2022 events Expand all Event location: Throughout Red Deer. Event location: Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Pavilion. The session also includes a screening of the documentary Home Fire to teach recruits about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the effects of colonialism and residential schools. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Fort McKay Mtis Nation Association (FMMNA) captures the spirit of partnership and prosperity between Albertas government and all Indigenous communities. Description: Attend film screenings for all ages to help better understand the history of residential schools. Members include: Read the Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Circle terms of reference (PDF, 306 KB). It is expected to be complete in the summer of 2023. Alberta's Future Leaders Program collaborates with Indigenous communities in Alberta to provide annual summer youth programs. Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada. Home Truth and Reconciliation Day is a federal holiday where postal workers, federal government staffers, and bank employees get the day off. Date: September 30 The agreement outlines a shared commitment to talk about education, environment and lands, health, economic development and employment, and political and legal areas. Access to vital records has also been expanded, especially as it relates to eligibility for First Nation and Mtis membership rights and applications for other programs and services. It was a shameful part of Canada's history that is hidden. Date: September 28 The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, announced earlier this year by the federal government, is set to take place on Sept. 30. Description: To register for this event, visit Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. Updates will be posted when they are available. Time: 1 to 3 pm AHS will be commemorating the day with reflective sessions on Thursday, September 29. 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action. Albertas government routinely engages with Indigenous communities to identify and adopt Indigenous place names in Alberta. This work has already begun, and it will continue to be a priority for our province. Alberta works with Indigenous communities and organizations to make informed plans around the use of land and to support Indigenous traditional uses, environmental conservation, recreation and economic development. The film chronicles the 78-day standoff between two Mohawk communities and government forces in Quebec in 1990. We are improving the programs and services available to Indigenous families and making the child intervention system more culturally appropriate and transparent. Albertas 12 FASD Service Networks offer services to all people in Alberta, including culturally appropriate FASD support to Indigenous people: The Metis Settlements FASD Network serves the 8 Metis Settlements in Alberta, ensuring Metis voices are included in the planning of programs and services. The last entry is at 5 p.m.Calgary Recreation Services: Village Square and Southland Leisure Centres are open from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Charlie Hart is a Staff Writer for Narcity Canada's Western Desk focused on Alberta news and is based in Calgary, Alberta. Lawyers in Alberta are urged to complete the five-hour Law Society of Alberta training The Path Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada. Event location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15 Avenue. CALGARY -. 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. As the Shadow Minister of Indigenous Relations this is personal, as I was in care. The circle is chaired by Alberta Education (the Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Education Directorate or designate). The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and celebrate the survivors. As the Alberta Party, we commit to honouring the 94 Calls to Action released in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and taking clear action as an organization, and as a future government, to: The journey to full Truth and Reconciliation may be a long one and we are committed to following an intentional path as we learn, grow, listen, and find ways to take action. EDMONTON - As Canada continues to grapple with its colonial past, the recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a federal statutory holiday can be seen as an important breakthrough in raising awareness of . The Royal Alberta Museum provides free admission to all Indigenous peoples. Date: September 30 An advanced Indigenous cultural protocol training course is also available. Do NOT include personal information. Day 2 - Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Overview. Notice to the Profession & Public - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. You will NOT receive a reply on your feedback. There are also scholarships and awards that reduce the overall cost of post-secondary education for Indigenous students. Pre-register at Orange Shirt Day Grande Prairie. Time: 6 pm September 30th is an important day in the Canadian calendar. Names that are officially changed by the province are also updated on federal databases. ABIF supports capital costs for businesses that increase employment opportunities and local revenue streams for Indigenous communities. We also acknowledge all Indigenous, Metis, Non-Status, people who reside on these lands. 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. More information is available in the Resource Guide for Researching and Recognizing Residential School Sites. SouthGrow Regional Initiative will be hosting a Truth and Reconciliation training event on Nov. 30 in Standoff. In July 2021, government pledged $8 million for mental health supports for Indigenous people. There was Indigenous representation on the council that developed the plan. 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. Oct 03, 2022. He shared a touching poem that he composed called "Reconciliation.". Indian Day schools and government policies have continued with the Millennium Scoop. The Sixties Scoop refers to the removal of Indigenous children from home to be placed in the child intervention system in the 1960s. Federal employees and people working in federally regulated workplaces like banks have the day off. The path toward reconciliation can only be followed through partnership and collaboration. Date: September 30 Date: September 26 The Alberta Party is recognizing the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021 with this commitment statement. The Family Learning Centre will also share stories, and have guided discussion questions and activities sheets for families wanting to learn more. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday, is No. To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and to honour the Survivors, their families and communities, buildings across Canada will be illuminated in orange from September 30 at 7:00 pm to sunrise October 1. Jordan's Principle ensures all First Nations children living in Canada can access essential products, services and supports, wherever they live. 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. Day 3 - Wednesday, September 29, 2021. 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There are also five designated Indigenous Parent Link Centres in the province that provide core services in the context of the Indigenous communities they are working in. If a child cannot remain safely in their own home, kinship care is always viewed as the first safe placement option to maintain connections between the child and family. Every student in the province will learn about the diverse Indigenous Peoples of this land and how they contribute to the vibrancy and fabric of Canadian society. The Alberta government provides funding to multiple organizations that provide this service in the province. To get answers to questions, use Alberta Connects. The FASD cross-ministry committee has made Alberta a leader by supporting a coordinated response and an inclusive range of services that is respectful of community diversity. Applications will open again in August 2022. Description: Attend this free event screening of the film Beans, written and directed by Mohawk filmmaker Tracey Deer. Date: September 30 City of Edmontons Truth and Reconciliation Day event listings, attending or organizing an online or in-person event following public health guidelines, reading about the legacy of residential schools, reading the summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, watching films online about peoples experiences at residential schools. By pressing submit you are agreeing to receive emails from the Alberta Party. "Let's mark the day with reflection and discussion in the spirit of truth and reconciliation. Time: 1 pm We acknowledge that the lands we reside on today are the traditional homelands of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8, the Metis Nation, the eight Metis Settlements and the home fires of the many diverse First Nations, Mtis, Non-Status, and Inuit people who have called these lands home for generations. Learn more about the curriculum development process. This will always be a day for us to remember. Ten members from Indigenous communities across the province have been appointed to the Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee to play a central role in providing advice and recommendations that improve public safety throughout Alberta. 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. We honour our past relations, current, and future relations on this September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation." It is more than a question of a holiday. Danielle Paradis. Through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), the province provides support for Indigenous arts through grants, programming and art acquisition. Though my voice is small, it speaks for many. They seek to address the issue of overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system by focusing on peacemaking and connecting with culture and community. Alberta's government also acquired a property containing a cemetery associated with the Red Deer Industrial School. "This refusal to formally acknowledge the Sept. 30 federal holiday within Alberta flies in the face of reconciliation with First Nations and shows a disdain and lack of care or respect for Alberta . Titled Maajiishkaadaa, meaning . / Party Description: Join Elder Francis First Charger and Elder Cathy Hunt for a Talking Circle discussion on the meaning of reconciliation. During its 5-year mandate, the Premiers Council will guide government's actions usingAlbertas MMIWG roadmap as it works towardreducing violence and improving safety and economic security for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. It will be a place people can visit to learn, reflect and heal. To submit your events, email [emailprotected]. On September 30, Canadians commemorate the day and work towards reconciliation by honouring residential school victims, survivors, and their loved ones. The Mtis Nation of Alberta also provides ongoing FASD prevention and education programming to meet the unique needs of Mtis people in Alberta. We are making post secondary education more accessible to Indigenous people across Alberta. The Alberta governments Anti-Racism Action Plan outlines actions that will help educate people about the value of diversity, remove systemic barriers to accessing government programs and services and ensure people in Alberta have equal access to information, resources, services and opportunities. Time: 6:30 pm As stated in Albertas Guiding Framework for Curriculum Design and Development, every student in the province not only First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit students will learn about the diverse Indigenous peoples of this land and how First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit contribute to the vibrancy and fabric of Alberta and Canadian society. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Resources for Everyone Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR) SILR seeks to build capacity for community-led Indigenous language revitalization in Canada. Albertas government collaborates with Indigenous communities to improve healthcare through some provincial agreements. Alberta Music will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (September 30) and our staff will be offline for the day to reflect and continue learning, following, and amplifying indigenous voices. We acknowledge you. Time: 1 to 3 pm You will NOT receive a reply on your feedback. The Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Circle provides a forum for education stakeholders and Alberta Education to collaborate in a meaningful way on matters and issues related to Indigenous education and advancing reconciliation. This year Orange Shirt Day became the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The governments goal is to continuously improve systems to better support the safety and well-being of children receiving child intervention services. This program is meant to remove systemic barriers that may keep Indigenous offenders from getting help. Download. All provincial buildings in Alberta will lower their flags, but it's up to business-owners to offer the day off. Friday, September 30, marks the second annual National Day For Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is an opportunity for Canadians to recognize and reflect on the lasting impact of our country's colonial history. The government works with the Health Quality Council of Alberta to compile Indigenous feedback on the patient complaint process. 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. Diverse Learners includes students who are gifted, have medical conditions or learning disabilities. Description: Join Elder Francis First Charger for a smudge to mark the beginning of Truth and Reconciliation Week at the University of Lethbridge. Event location:University of Lethbridges Carolla Calf Robe (Napiakii) Elders and Ceremony Room. This includes some of the initiatives listed below in the areas of education, justice, child welfare, mental health and addictions, consultation, infrastructure and more. Ann, Alberta the day of the Papal visit at the end of July. Indigenous women on the Premiers Council will provide insight into the voices of those with lived experiences through a trauma-informed lens. Time: 10 am The museum cares for about 18,000 objects of Indigenous origin, from the mid-1800s to the present. 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. Date: September 26 Date: September 29 Alberta Family Resource Networks provide prevention and early intervention services that help Indigenous families remain resilient, strong and healthy by connecting them with culturally informed programs. A new federal holiday, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, will be marked on Sept. 30. The Nation is working with Alberta Health Services to offer up to 3,000 publicly funded hip and knee replacements and other joint procedures in the Edmonton area each year when the facility is up and running. Day 5 - Friday, October 1, 2021. Alberta Educations First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Directorate works collaboratively with Indigenous students, parents, Elders, governments, communities, organizations and other partners to strive for excellence in Indigenous education. Alberta's government supports Indigenous addiction treatment centres and projects across the province, including: Alberta Health Services provides cultural training for its staff and is reviewing which interventions may change potential racist behaviour in the workforce. Public & Media Access. We acknowledge the harmful effect of residential schoolson generations of Indigenous people and are working together to address and commemorate it to get to a place of healing. Time: 11:30 to 12 pm (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press) The Alberta government is not considering legislation to. Time: 5:30 pm As the collection grows, museum staff work with Indigenous people to ensure that contemporary and historic experiences are represented in the collections and in displays. To register, visit theUniversity of Calgarys website. September 29, 2022. Works in this collection are available for online borrowing from local libraries in Alberta. Date: October 1 Many Alberta shelters work with Elders and other respected leaders to strengthen their services through trauma-informed education and other culturally relevant training. We began our learning journey by watching a residential school survivor story narrated by Louise Longclaws. The Alberta government, the City of Lethbridge and Lafarge Canada announced funding for an the Blackfoot Family Lodge Societys 'Soaring Hearts Project,'which will provide affordable housing in Lethbridge for women and children. Alberta's government supports programs focused on the mental health needs of Indigenous people across the province. Event location: Streamed on the RAM Facebook page via Zoom. Truth and Reconciliation Day is an acknowledgment of the intergenerational pain and suffering caused by residential schools. September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Participate on Sept. 30 Sept. 30 is meant to be a day of reflection as well as a day of action. Indigenous Languages in Education grants supported Indigenous language, culture and programs by working with Elders to gather local stories, lessons and new ways to teach the language. 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