REMINDER! TODAY IS ELDERBEARY DAY

Fort Edmonton Park invites you to gather and explore life through the diversity of First Nations and Métis peoples. The award-winning exhibit explores the rich and beautiful cultures of First Nations and Métis Peoples while encouraging visitors to seek out the truths as lived by Indigenous Peoples. Saturdays and Sundays  12 pm - 4 pm - January 14 to March 26, 2023

Ben Calf Robe Society Sponsoring Introduction to Contact Hockey (Hitting Clinic)

Edmonton April 1, 2023 3:45 or April 2, 2023 1:45 Ages 12 and up To register contact Emma@bcrs.ab.ca or 780 477-6648

Ben Calf Robe Society 2023 Conference April 20 & 21, 2023 Edmonton. A two day conference on Honouring Life – “Hope, Belonging, Meaning and Purpose” which is grounded in our Culture. his year’s conference theme is ‘Our Children Are Sacred’ and will focus on Honouring Life – “Hope, Belonging, Meaning and Purpose,” which is grounded in our Culture. Our presenters will reach our audience and share their experience, as well as their teachings for a healing journey. It will acknowledge and touch on important issues impacting our Indigenous people.

"Every Child Matters" Youth Conference Edmonton April 20th, 2023

AFKA's Kids Art Contest for ages 2 -17! Deadline May 1, 2023 Winners will win a $100 Walmart gift certificate and their art work will be selected for use on recognition note cards!

2023 Native Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships - Edmonton, Alberta April 6th - 9th 2023

Outward Bound offers programs for Indigenous participants that bring together Indigenous Peoples from across the country to experience and connect with the Land. Courses for Indigenous youth allow participants to meet and learn from other youth from Nations and communities while participating in an Outward Bound experience. The courses are offered in regions across the country and include backpacking, hiking, canoeing and kayaking. Learn More

Honoring the Bonds: Parenting Program (Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary)

Honoring the Bonds respects traditional parenting practices and integrates Western approaches to early childhood development. Families have the opportunity to learn traditional teachings from a variety of elders and learn with their children. This program encourages nurturing relationships, development and education. Honoring the Bonds inspire families to increase their motivation to learn. Starting May 2023

BENT ARROW (Edmonton)

Coyote Kids Weekly Program is a free weekly Aboriginal culture program for Aboriginal children or children of Aboriginal ancestry ages of 6 - 12 years. Coyote kids meets every Mon staffed by the Coyote Pride Program Coordinators and have parent volunteers, Junior Leaders or people from the community who volunteer to help with the programming and supervision. Kikosewin Family Resource offer a variety of programs throughout the year for children, youth and families. Click Here to see what is currently

offered.

EPL & CNFC

Virtual Indigenous Language Classes

Nehiyawewin (Cree Language) Online Beginners Class

CLOSER TO HOME

THE FAMILY

CIRCLE - CALGARY

Wednesday mornings (10:30 – 12:00 PM)This is an opportunity to come and share, build life skills through traditional cultural teachings, meet some other participants and learn to drum and sing.

MISKANAWAH 

COMMUNITY FAMILY DRUMMING CIRCLE (CALGARY) pdf

Every other Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 pm Sept 2022 – June 2023 

For families and children up to 12.

Drumming & Storytelling 

TRELLIS

The Iiyika’kimaat Program (Calgary)

September through June, Monday through Thursday 4:00 - 8:00 PM 12-21 years An opportunity for youth aged 12 - 21 to reach their full potential through culturally-relevant and leadership-specific components and activities

ALEXIS NAKOTA SIOUX NATION

GAMUMU BIG DRUM SINGING CIRCLE Ages 12 - 30 Weds 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Lac Ste. Anne County 

ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTER OF CALGARY YOUTH & FAMILY DRUMMING (AFC CALGARY) On the 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM ages

6-17 Come together with their

parents/guardians to learn the fundamentals of the drum and to learn how to sing and drum as part of a group.

YMCA CALGARY

Indigenous Active Life

Drop-In Program

Thursdays | 7:00 - 10:00 PM Saddletowne

YMCA (Calgary) Drop in for an active night at the YMCA - for FREE! Join other youth and young adults (between the ages of 12 and 30) for court sports (such as basketball and floor hockey), swimming, cardio, resistance training and more! The Active Life program is available at the Saddletowne YMCA. The program is free, with full facility access during designated times. Grab a friend for some active, social fun.

Indigenous Drum and

Dance  Mondays | 5:00 - 7:00 PM YMCA Bring your family for a weekly Drum and Dance drop-in night.  Learn or brush-up your skills in Pow Wow dance styles, drumming and Indigenous culture. 

Bent Arrow Working Warriors

Is a program designed for youth aged 16-24. You're in the right place if you're seeking work experience, life skills, and educational support. The project was developed to provide employment opportunities and community reintegration to multi-barriered, unemployed or underemployed youth.