Land Acknowledgement
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, learn, and play on the traditional and current lands of Treaty 6 First Nations (the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux) and Treaty 7 First Nations (the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation), and of the Métis People of Region 3. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us at all branches for activities designed to help create a better understanding of the tragic history of residential schools.
Thunderbird Learners
Presented by the Red Deer Native Friendship Society
The Red Deer Native Friendship Society is running a series of lessons for children aged 6-12 years old. The lessons will include art and craft activities, wisdom shared by elders, and opportunities for sharing and interaction once they can return to in-person meeting.
This spring, they will be exploring the book Colour It Forward: Cree Nation Art & Wisdom by Diana Frost, guided by Elder John Sinclair of the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Through the story of creation to the different elements around ceremony, Elder John and the Cultural Team of the Centre shall take us on a journey of identity and self-discovery. Check out the videos below, or check them out directly on the Thunderbird Learners YouTube channel, opens a new window, and stay tuned for more!
Contact ayaa@rdnfs.com, opens a new window for more information, and follow Thunderbird Learners, opens a new window and Red Deer Native Friendship Society, opens a new window on Facebook.
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