Boyle Street Community Services

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day!

This day is an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, and vibrancy of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

At Boyle Street, Indigenous ways of knowing and being help guide who we are and how we work together toward miyo-pimâtisiwin – the good life. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time for celebration, but also a reminder of our responsibilities as Treaty people to build relationships grounded in respect, reciprocity, and care for one another, the land, the animals, the plants, and the waters.

This past Friday, community members gathered at okimaw peyesew kamik to celebrate with drummers, dancing, face paintings, teachings, and a BBQ. Thank you to everyone who came!

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!

The language we use shapes what we notice, what we value, and how we understand our relationships to one another and ourselves.

In our latest blog, we reflect on the role language plays in identity, belonging, and connection, and why Indigenous languages are an important part of creating pathways to miyo-pimâtisiwin - the good life.

Read the full blog:

Language at Boyle Street On the day you were born, you were much more than an infant whose only needs were food, water, and shelter. On the day you were born, you inherited sets of relationships and identities: you were someone’s child or cousin, you were Canadian or Algerian or Telugu or Métis. Wherever you were born, p...

Our Emergency Response Fund allows us to respond to the weather - rain or shine. Thanks to your dollars, we can provide water that will help prevent heatstroke, ponchos to keep dry, and more.

You can give today so we can buy the emergency supplies needed for tomorrow here: https://www.boylestreet.org/erf.

At Boyle Street, we use a harm reduction approach in all our programs and services. One of the most impactful steps you can take to help your community is to learn about the effects of drug poisoning and get hands-on training on how to administer naloxone.

We have two upcoming naloxone training sessions. To register for this interactive training, click the links below.

- June 25: https://ow.ly/YnH350Z92tq

- August 6: https://ow.ly/QR5y50Z92tr

We had a great time last week at our Annual Pride celebration!

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us! We had drag performances, ice cream from Kind Ice Cream, and airbrush tattoos from BEYOND Face Painting.

We were also joined by tables from Pride Centre of Edmonton and HIV Edmonton as well as our own program Streetworks Edmonton.

Thank you to ATB Financial for sponsoring the event and for volunteering. ATB has sponsored our Pride event each year, and we’re very grateful for their support.

And we also want to thank our volunteers and staff who helped run the event!

Happy Pride, everyone!

Join us Friday, June 19, 1 - 4 PM, at okimaw peyesew kamik as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

This gathering is an opportunity to come together in community and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The day will include cultural programming, music, drummers and dancers, face painting and cotton candy for children, and a community BBQ with hotdogs, chips, and water. We will also have a tipi set up outside with an Elder offering teachings throughout the afternoon.

We hope you’ll join us!

Boyle Street is beginning our next chapter.

Our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan outlines how we hope to deepen relationships, strengthen culturally grounded care, and continue creating pathways to miyo-pimâtisiwin - the good life - alongside the communities we serve.

You can read it here: https://www.boylestreet.org/strategic-plans

As a supporter, we want to extend an invitation to you to learn about miyo-pimâtisiwin - the good life - by attending a Teaching and Sharing circle facilitated by our staff. These circles will take place at okimaw peyesew kamik from 12-3 PM on June 18, June 26, and July 23, please click the links below to register.

June 18: https://forms.office.com/r/M1XycU2Njm

June 26: https://forms.office.com/r/jUfEE7hsaM

July 23: https://forms.office.com/r/yYrkMUhmZX

This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of our mission and values as an organization, and feel connected to the impact you make as a supporter.

June is National Indigenous History Month.

This month is an opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the histories, cultures, contributions, and vibrancy of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is also a time to reflect on our responsibilities as Treaty people and our obligations toward each other, the land, the animals, the plants, and the waters.

Happy National Indigenous History Month!




The art piece in this image is called ‘Knowledge’ by Chris Shae.

Don't forget that tomorrow is our annual Pride celebration!

Where: okimaw peyesew kamik (10740 99 St NW)
When: Thursday, June 4, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

See you there!

Happy Pride Month!

Pride is a celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and a reminder of the importance of creating communities where people feel safe, affirmed, and supported. We know that building a more inclusive world is an ongoing effort that requires all of us.

To our 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, volunteers, community members, partners, and friends: we see you and we celebrate you as you are.

Happy Pride!