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EPL is committed to providing excellent resources and programs especially for Edmonton's growing Aboriginal community. Find out more on our Aboriginal Services blog.
Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night
May 26, 2010 Posted by: tperreault
Tuesday June 15 is the next date for the Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night! This month we are celebrating National Aboriginal Day!
Come for a Smudging, BBQ, crafts and games for the kids, Prince Charles Métis Dancers and Fiddlers and more!
Contact the library at 496-1818 for more information.
Where: Outside of J. Percy Page School, 2707 Mill Woods Road
When: 6 p.m. June 15, 2010.
Proudly presented with the help of (but not limited to) the following organizations: Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Ben Calf Robe Society, Native Counseling Services of Alberta, Health for Two, Mill Woods Family Resource Centre, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public School Board, Province of Alberta Region 6, Aboriginal Relations office, and The Edmonton Public library
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Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night
May 07, 2010 Posted by: tperreault
Tuesday May 18 is the next date for the Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night! This month we will be focusing on Mothers, but fathers are welcome too of course! Learn to relax, unwind and de-stress using journaling and Reiki techniques.
After a scrumptious supper of chili and tortillas the children and adults will split up. The adults will go have their fun, get to sit with an Elder, and still be able to watch the children as they play games and make crafts. This month the crafts will be proudly displayed at the Mill Woods Public Library for all to see!
Contact the library at 496-1818 for more information. Where: J. Percy Page School, 2707 Mill Woods Road - in the cafeteria When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 and June 15, 2010.
Proudly presented with the help of (but not limited to) the following organizations: Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Ben Calf Robe Society, Native Counseling Services of Alberta, Health for Two, Mill Woods Family Resource Centre, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public School Board, Province of Alberta Region 6, Aboriginal Relations office, and The Edmonton Public library
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Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow
Apr 28, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Ben Calf Robe School, Ben Calf Robe Society and Aboriginal Learning Services is holding their 29th Annual Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday May 8th at the U of A's Butterdome. The Pow Wow runs from 1 PM to 10 PM, with Grand Entries at 1 PM and 6 PM. Registration for drum groups begins at 11 AM. Check the link for more info:
http://www.epl.ca/resourcesPDF/bencalfrobe.pdf
Comments (1)
Cree Language Forum
Apr 16, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Blue Quills First Nations College is hosting a forum on Cree Language Resources. The Cree Language Resource Forum is a great opportunity for educators and instructors to exchange tools and information on the subject of Cree Language use. Check it out here
Comments (0)
Cree Woman up for Major U.S. Award
Apr 07, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Georgina Lightning, originally from Samson First Nation but now based in Edmonton, is up for an EPIC award for her film "Older than America". The EPIC awards were created by The White House Project, an organization committed to the advancement of women in Leadership roles
Check out more at the links below
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Cree%20filmmaker%20could%20make%20history%20tonight/2771734/story.html
http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org/
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Gathering of Nations
Apr 01, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Largest Pow Wow in North America is just around the corner. The annual Gathering of Nation in Albuquerque, New Mexico runs from April 22-24th. For more info check out the link below. Also, check out last years GON CD in our catalogue.
http://www.gatheringofnations.com/
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/776891005_gathering_of_nations_pow_wow_-_thunder_morning_-_2009
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Cree Conversation Group moves.
Mar 31, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Cree Conversation Group that was, until recently, meeting at the Milner library has moved their meeting place. Please join the Cree Conversation Group at their new Prince Rupert School location (11515 113 Street) on Monday, April 12 from 7-9pm.
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Creating Hope Society Open House
Mar 16, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Please join the Creating Hope Society for the opening of their newly renovated office. The Creating Hope Society is an Edmonton organization that deals specifically with what they call the "historically devastating impacts of child welfare", specifically relating to what is now known as the Sixties Scoop.
Here's the info on the open house:
12946-97 st. 2nd floor Thursday, April 1st 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For more info on the Creating Hope Society, check out their website below or check out the DVD "Broken Hearts" in our catalogue
http://creatinghopesociety.ca/?page_id=413
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/761450005_broken_hearts
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First Nation Public Libraries
Mar 04, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Our Way Forward project concentrates on developing and improving First Nation public libraries in Ontario. Together with the Speak Out campaign they hope to raise awarness to this issue. Check out this, and other testimonials on the Speak Out site below.
http://www.ourwayforward.ca/index.html
http://www.speakuptoday.net/
Comments (0)
Cree Classes
Dec 29, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
The Edmonton Public Library's Aboriginal Services is proud to announce another round of Cree Language Classes. Charles MacLeod's class will provide an introduction to basic conversational Cree, introducing both Northern/Southern regional differences of the Plains Cree. Emphasis will be on reading, writing, and oral proficiency. Click on the link below for more information, and to register online.
http://www.epl.ca/Events/EPLEventsMaster.cfm?dad=search&id=DOWNTOWN&eveid=10077&rooeveid=9386&au=ALL&key=cree
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Métis Week
Nov 10, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
November 15-23 is Métis Week. Click on the link below to check out the Métis Nation of Alberta's list of events in Edmonton:
http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/MNAComingEvents.aspx
Comments (0)
Remembrance Day
Nov 06, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
In honour of Remembrance Day, Aboriginal Services has compiled a list of books and websites. Check it out by clicking on the link below:
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/show/69437608__aboriginal_services/69662882_aboriginal_veterans
Comments (0)
Global Visions Film Festival with an Aboriginal perspective
Nov 02, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
This year's Global Visions Film Festival is looking like it will be a good one! The documentary CBQM (Dir: Dennis Allen) tells the story of a citizen-run radio station serving the Teetl'it Gwich'in people of Fort MacPherson. Showing alongside CBQM is The Man Who Always Lives in the Bush (Dir: Mary Jane Moses), a 5 minute short film about traditional Gwich'in culture.
Also showing this year is the highly anticipated Experimental Eskimo (Dir: Barry Greenwald). This documentary tells the story of 2 Inuit children who were taken from their families and culture to attend public school in Ontario.
Check the links below for screening information!
http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/filminfo.php?fid=79
http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/filminfo.php?fid=110
http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/filminfo.php?fid=105
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Native Wellness Retreats
Oct 13, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Aboriginal event planners Native Networks are putting on two wellness retreats this November for Aboriginal Men and Women. From November 10th to 11th, the Native Women's Wellness Retreat and the Native Men's Wellness Retreat will be held at the Fantasyland Hotel and Conference Centre in West Edmonton Mall. The retreats will include music and workshops that will inspire and rejuvenate. For information on the Women's retreat, click HERE. For information on the Men's retreat, click HERE. For information on Native Networks, click HERE. And as always, check back HERE for more community events and information.
http://www.nativenetworks.ca/events/native-women's-wellness.aspx
http://www.nativenetworks.ca/events/native-men's-wellness.aspx
http://www.nativenetworks.ca/home.aspx
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Métis Nation of Alberta - Annual General Assembly
Aug 04, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The Annual General Assembly of the Métis Nation of Alberta will be held in Drayton Valley from August 13-16. As part of the Assembly, the Métis Youth Conference will feature career and training workshops, a diabetes day and a traffic Safety Workshop. For information about both events including a list of resolutions, visit the MNA's home page HERE.
http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx
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The Bridge Newsletter 2009
Jul 22, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The City of Edmonton's Aboriginal Relations Office has released a new issue of The Bridge Newsletter. Check it out online HERE
http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/city_government/documents/Bridge_V07_Print-FINAL.pdf
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AFN Annual General Assembly in Calgary
Jul 05, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The Assembly of First Nations' 30th Annual General Assembly will be held at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary from July 21-23. The election for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations will also take place during the Assembly. Check out the AFN's AGA site HERE, and check out the Host Committee's (Treaty 7) site HERE.
Comments (0)
Dreamspeakers Film Festival and Walk of Honour
Jun 14, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
This years Dreamspeakers Film Festival, an annual celebration of Aboriginal Film-making, kicks off June 18th as part the week-long National Aboriginal Day celebrations. The festival's first film will be screened at Westmount Theater (111st and Groat Rd) from 7-9 pm. Earlier that day, you can check out the Walk of Honour unveiling at its new home in Beaver Hills House Park (105st and Jasper Ave). The Walk of Honour plaques celebrate Aboriginal trail-blazers in the film industry. The Walk of Honour BBQ begins at 11am and goes until 1:30pm and includes a musical performance by Vancouver's Leela Gilday.
For more info, check out the Dreamspeaker's website
http://dreamspeakers.org
Comments (0)
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 01, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
National Aboriginal Day (June 21) is approaching, which means a week long celebration of Aboriginal Peoples and Culture. A listing of events in and around Edmonton can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Check back for future posts about specific events!
http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attractions/festivals_events/national-aboriginal-day.aspx
Comments (2)
Oil Sands Documentary
Apr 15, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Created by Babelgum.com, Downstream focuses on Alberta's Oil Sands, interviewing local residents about the project's environmental and economic impact. Roughly 30 minutes long, the entire film can be viewed online!
http://www.babelgum.com/downstream
Comments (0)
Wicihitowin: Circle of Shared Responsibility Society
Mar 26, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
A new community organization, Wicihitowin: Circle of Shared Responsibility Society has received a total of $450,000 in government funding to begin the delivery of its services. The organization hopes to respond to the needs of Edmonton's growing Aboriginal population in the areas of health, employment, housing, education, economic development, and culture.
http://alberta.ca/acn/200903/25538256E4FF2-F311-AE24-AC4636CD76DB45BD.html
Comments (0)
EPL is committed to providing excellent resources and programs especially for Edmonton's growing Aboriginal community. Find out more on our Aboriginal Services blog.
Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night
May 26, 2010 Posted by: tperreault
Tuesday June 15 is the next date for the Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night! This month we are celebrating National Aboriginal Day!
Come for a Smudging, BBQ, crafts and games for the kids, Prince Charles Métis Dancers and Fiddlers and more!
Contact the library at 496-1818 for more information.
Where: Outside of J. Percy Page School, 2707 Mill Woods Road
When: 6 p.m. June 15, 2010.
Proudly presented with the help of (but not limited to) the following organizations: Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Ben Calf Robe Society, Native Counseling Services of Alberta, Health for Two, Mill Woods Family Resource Centre, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public School Board, Province of Alberta Region 6, Aboriginal Relations office, and The Edmonton Public library
Comments (0)
Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night
May 07, 2010 Posted by: tperreault
Tuesday May 18 is the next date for the Mill Woods Aboriginal Family Night! This month we will be focusing on Mothers, but fathers are welcome too of course! Learn to relax, unwind and de-stress using journaling and Reiki techniques.
After a scrumptious supper of chili and tortillas the children and adults will split up. The adults will go have their fun, get to sit with an Elder, and still be able to watch the children as they play games and make crafts. This month the crafts will be proudly displayed at the Mill Woods Public Library for all to see!
Contact the library at 496-1818 for more information. Where: J. Percy Page School, 2707 Mill Woods Road - in the cafeteria When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 and June 15, 2010.
Proudly presented with the help of (but not limited to) the following organizations: Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Ben Calf Robe Society, Native Counseling Services of Alberta, Health for Two, Mill Woods Family Resource Centre, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public School Board, Province of Alberta Region 6, Aboriginal Relations office, and The Edmonton Public library
Comments (0)
Ben Calf Robe Pow Wow
Apr 28, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Ben Calf Robe School, Ben Calf Robe Society and Aboriginal Learning Services is holding their 29th Annual Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday May 8th at the U of A's Butterdome. The Pow Wow runs from 1 PM to 10 PM, with Grand Entries at 1 PM and 6 PM. Registration for drum groups begins at 11 AM. Check the link for more info:
http://www.epl.ca/resourcesPDF/bencalfrobe.pdf
Comments (1)
Cree Language Forum
Apr 16, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Blue Quills First Nations College is hosting a forum on Cree Language Resources. The Cree Language Resource Forum is a great opportunity for educators and instructors to exchange tools and information on the subject of Cree Language use. Check it out here
Comments (0)
Cree Woman up for Major U.S. Award
Apr 07, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Georgina Lightning, originally from Samson First Nation but now based in Edmonton, is up for an EPIC award for her film "Older than America". The EPIC awards were created by The White House Project, an organization committed to the advancement of women in Leadership roles
Check out more at the links below
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Cree%20filmmaker%20could%20make%20history%20tonight/2771734/story.html
http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org/
Comments (3)
Gathering of Nations
Apr 01, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Largest Pow Wow in North America is just around the corner. The annual Gathering of Nation in Albuquerque, New Mexico runs from April 22-24th. For more info check out the link below. Also, check out last years GON CD in our catalogue.
http://www.gatheringofnations.com/
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/776891005_gathering_of_nations_pow_wow_-_thunder_morning_-_2009
Comments (0)
Cree Conversation Group moves.
Mar 31, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Cree Conversation Group that was, until recently, meeting at the Milner library has moved their meeting place. Please join the Cree Conversation Group at their new Prince Rupert School location (11515 113 Street) on Monday, April 12 from 7-9pm.
Comments (0)
Creating Hope Society Open House
Mar 16, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
Please join the Creating Hope Society for the opening of their newly renovated office. The Creating Hope Society is an Edmonton organization that deals specifically with what they call the "historically devastating impacts of child welfare", specifically relating to what is now known as the Sixties Scoop.
Here's the info on the open house:
12946-97 st. 2nd floor Thursday, April 1st 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For more info on the Creating Hope Society, check out their website below or check out the DVD "Broken Hearts" in our catalogue
http://creatinghopesociety.ca/?page_id=413
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/761450005_broken_hearts
Comments (0)
First Nation Public Libraries
Mar 04, 2010 Posted by: CBateman
The Our Way Forward project concentrates on developing and improving First Nation public libraries in Ontario. Together with the Speak Out campaign they hope to raise awarness to this issue. Check out this, and other testimonials on the Speak Out site below.
http://www.ourwayforward.ca/index.html
http://www.speakuptoday.net/
Comments (0)
Cree Classes
Dec 29, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
The Edmonton Public Library's Aboriginal Services is proud to announce another round of Cree Language Classes. Charles MacLeod's class will provide an introduction to basic conversational Cree, introducing both Northern/Southern regional differences of the Plains Cree. Emphasis will be on reading, writing, and oral proficiency. Click on the link below for more information, and to register online.
http://www.epl.ca/Events/EPLEventsMaster.cfm?dad=search&id=DOWNTOWN&eveid=10077&rooeveid=9386&au=ALL&key=cree
Comments (1)
Métis Week
Nov 10, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
November 15-23 is Métis Week. Click on the link below to check out the Métis Nation of Alberta's list of events in Edmonton:
http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/MNAComingEvents.aspx
Comments (0)
Remembrance Day
Nov 06, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
In honour of Remembrance Day, Aboriginal Services has compiled a list of books and websites. Check it out by clicking on the link below:
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/list/show/69437608__aboriginal_services/69662882_aboriginal_veterans
Comments (0)
Global Visions Film Festival with an Aboriginal perspective
Nov 02, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
This year's Global Visions Film Festival is looking like it will be a good one! The documentary CBQM (Dir: Dennis Allen) tells the story of a citizen-run radio station serving the Teetl'it Gwich'in people of Fort MacPherson. Showing alongside CBQM is The Man Who Always Lives in the Bush (Dir: Mary Jane Moses), a 5 minute short film about traditional Gwich'in culture.
Also showing this year is the highly anticipated Experimental Eskimo (Dir: Barry Greenwald). This documentary tells the story of 2 Inuit children who were taken from their families and culture to attend public school in Ontario.
Check the links below for screening information!
http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/filminfo.php?fid=79
http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/filminfo.php?fid=110
http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/filminfo.php?fid=105
Comments (0)
Native Wellness Retreats
Oct 13, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Aboriginal event planners Native Networks are putting on two wellness retreats this November for Aboriginal Men and Women. From November 10th to 11th, the Native Women's Wellness Retreat and the Native Men's Wellness Retreat will be held at the Fantasyland Hotel and Conference Centre in West Edmonton Mall. The retreats will include music and workshops that will inspire and rejuvenate. For information on the Women's retreat, click HERE. For information on the Men's retreat, click HERE. For information on Native Networks, click HERE. And as always, check back HERE for more community events and information.
http://www.nativenetworks.ca/events/native-women's-wellness.aspx
http://www.nativenetworks.ca/events/native-men's-wellness.aspx
http://www.nativenetworks.ca/home.aspx
Comments (0)
Métis Nation of Alberta - Annual General Assembly
Aug 04, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The Annual General Assembly of the Métis Nation of Alberta will be held in Drayton Valley from August 13-16. As part of the Assembly, the Métis Youth Conference will feature career and training workshops, a diabetes day and a traffic Safety Workshop. For information about both events including a list of resolutions, visit the MNA's home page HERE.
http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx
Comments (0)
The Bridge Newsletter 2009
Jul 22, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The City of Edmonton's Aboriginal Relations Office has released a new issue of The Bridge Newsletter. Check it out online HERE
http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/city_government/documents/Bridge_V07_Print-FINAL.pdf
Comments (0)
AFN Annual General Assembly in Calgary
Jul 05, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
The Assembly of First Nations' 30th Annual General Assembly will be held at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary from July 21-23. The election for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations will also take place during the Assembly. Check out the AFN's AGA site HERE, and check out the Host Committee's (Treaty 7) site HERE.
Comments (0)
Dreamspeakers Film Festival and Walk of Honour
Jun 14, 2009 Posted by: cbateman
This years Dreamspeakers Film Festival, an annual celebration of Aboriginal Film-making, kicks off June 18th as part the week-long National Aboriginal Day celebrations. The festival's first film will be screened at Westmount Theater (111st and Groat Rd) from 7-9 pm. Earlier that day, you can check out the Walk of Honour unveiling at its new home in Beaver Hills House Park (105st and Jasper Ave). The Walk of Honour plaques celebrate Aboriginal trail-blazers in the film industry. The Walk of Honour BBQ begins at 11am and goes until 1:30pm and includes a musical performance by Vancouver's Leela Gilday.
For more info, check out the Dreamspeaker's website
http://dreamspeakers.org
Comments (0)
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 01, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
National Aboriginal Day (June 21) is approaching, which means a week long celebration of Aboriginal Peoples and Culture. A listing of events in and around Edmonton can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Check back for future posts about specific events!
http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attractions/festivals_events/national-aboriginal-day.aspx
Comments (2)
Oil Sands Documentary
Apr 15, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
Created by Babelgum.com, Downstream focuses on Alberta's Oil Sands, interviewing local residents about the project's environmental and economic impact. Roughly 30 minutes long, the entire film can be viewed online!
http://www.babelgum.com/downstream
Comments (0)
Wicihitowin: Circle of Shared Responsibility Society
Mar 26, 2009 Posted by: CBateman
A new community organization, Wicihitowin: Circle of Shared Responsibility Society has received a total of $450,000 in government funding to begin the delivery of its services. The organization hopes to respond to the needs of Edmonton's growing Aboriginal population in the areas of health, employment, housing, education, economic development, and culture.
http://alberta.ca/acn/200903/25538256E4FF2-F311-AE24-AC4636CD76DB45BD.html
Comments (0)