Every Child Matters Traditional Feast and Round Dance
The Indigenous Artist Market Collective will be at the Alberta Aviation Museum Event Hangar for this incredible event. Things will kick-off with a pipe ceremony and a traditional feast and potluck dinner, followed by a round dance, Indigenous marketplace and late night-bagged lunch.
4:30-11 p.m.
Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
Reconciliation Garden/Kihciy Maskiciy/Aakaakmotaani at Alberta Legislature Grounds
Spend an afternoon in reflection and learning with Indigenous guest speakers at the Reconciliation Garden at the Alberta Legislature. The garden is located at the east lawn. Attendees are invited to wear an orange shirt in support of this day of reflection.
Event starts at 2 p.m.
East Lawn, Legislature grounds
Métis Crossing Truth and Reconciliation Event
A shuttle runs to and from Smoky Lake to Métis Crossing lands, a nature centre with cultural activities that celebrates Métis traditions and way of life. On Sept. 30, all are invited to spend the day in community, reflection, dialogue and hope at this special event. The day includes a shared meal, stories of survivors, time to visit with an elder, and a ceremonial release of a canoe of hope. The land is a refuge, where all people are invited to experience the “healing power of this sacred place”. The event entry is free but requires a reservation.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Métis Crossing, 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake