Indigenous Learning Services, Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Join us in partnership with the Royal Alberta Museum to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! 🌿 Everyone is welcome to stop by! ✨

When: Friday, June 19th, 2026
Location: IKWC - kihcihkaw askî
At no cost 🤗

We have planned a variety of activities including Moosehide Teachings, Swing Therapy, a RAM interactive program and more! 🫎 Full details listed on Eventbrite link.

Event spots are limited due to site capacity, please use this Eventbrite link below to attend!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gathering-for-national-indigenous-peoples-day-tickets-1990890585334?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Braided Journeys Leadership students at St. Oscar Romero got creative designing their canvas tote bags 🎨👜✨

Designs turned into powerful expressions of identity, creativity, and pride right before our eyes 💭💛

Today we are reminded just how powerful relationships and culture truly are ❤️🧡

One of our students has been building connection, trust, and strength with Elder Russell since CALM 2025 🤝✨

A highlight has been seeing students find the courage to share their voices, including singing in front of staff and peers 🎶—a powerful reflection of growth and confidence. There have also been meaningful moments of appreciation shared through creative gifts during closing circles 🎨💛

These moments show us that when we prioritize relationships, create safe spaces, and center culture, incredible things happen. Growth, confidence, and healing become possible—one circle, one connection at a time 🌿

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Month! This video features Preston Huppie, Indigenous Learning Services Indigenous Education Consultant sharing on the Relational Responsibility of Living Land Acknowledgements. Learn more about why it is an act of reconciliation and how it is more than reading a script.
Watch the video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4DXKc6X2xs&t=144s

We have completed our first week of our National Indigenous History Month Virtual Calendar! Want to view WEEK 2? This week features Qulliq Teachings, Dog Sledding, Pow-wow Dances, Michif Minecraft, Ribbon Skirts & Shirts! View the ECSD website (www.ecsd.net) for access to the calendar.

Living Our Land Acknowledgments Learn why land acknowledgments matter, where they come from, and ho...

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Month! This video features Indigenous Learning Services Cultural Facilitator Gary Gagnon sharing about his teachings on Smudging as a sacred ceremony practiced by many Indigenous peoples, and is a spiritual practice welcomed in Edmonton Catholic Schools.
Watch the video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpz5t_4hPhQ

We have completed our first week of our National Indigenous History Month Virtual Calendar! Want to view WEEK 2? This week features Qulliq Teachings, Dog Sledding, Pow-wow Dances, Michif Minecraft, Ribbon Skirts & Shirts! View the ECSD website (www.ecsd.net) for access to the calendar.

Smudging and Sacred Medicines Smudging is a sacred ceremony practiced by many Indigenous peoples ...

🪶 SAVE THE DATE 🪶
Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Annual Competition Pow Wow
📆 July 31, August 1 & 2, 2026

More details coming soon, don’t miss it!
Mark your Calendars!

What an incredible day of learning and connection at Concordia University! 🎉

Our students from Ben Calf Robe (BCR) kicked things off with a fun scavenger hunt 🗺️, then had the chance to step into “university life” by choosing between a drama 🎭 or science 🔬 activity. It was such a great way to experience what a post-secondary class feels like!

We then toured the Indigenous Centre kihêwak kâpimihâcik, where we gathered in a circle outdoors with the Manager and Knowledge Keeper. 🌿 They led the students in a meaningful smudge and shared inspiring words about the journey through high school as Indigenous students. It was a truly powerful experience. ❤️

To top it off, each student was gifted a hoodie 👕—such a thoughtful and memorable gesture! We wrapped up the day with pizza 🍕 before heading back on the road.
So proud of our BCR students and the way they embraced every part of the day! 🙌

UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled 😞 We hope to have a new date sometime in the near future 🙂 We’ll keep you posted.

🌊 Join Us for a Guided Water Walk 🌿

The Research Institute for Urban Wellness, in partnership with kihêw waciston, invites you to a meaningful afternoon of learning, reflection, and connection with water alongside Darrion Letendre, Nehiyaw-Métis land-based learning educator at NorQuest College.

📅 June 9, 2026
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 kihcihkaw aski (Sacred Land), 14141A Fox Dr. NW

Together, we’ll explore our relationship with water through guided land-based learning, conversation, and community.

✨ Free event
✨ Registration required by June 2, 2026
✨ Kids welcome
✨ Light snacks and refreshments provided

🔗 Register through the link here https://buff.ly/Cpetv9D