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10 Ways to Make the Most of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Reposted from the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. Original post June 21, 2021 Each year on June 21st, Indigenous peoples across Canada come together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) – June 21st was chosen as the date in 1996 as it falls on the Summer Solstice. This is a day to recognize the unique and diverse cultures and heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Joining in these celebrations is a great way to learn and support Indigenous peoples locally. The CHRA Indigenous Caucus invites you to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day, especially during a difficult time for Indigenous peoples…

Events & Resources for Black History Month

February is Black History Month — a time to learn about, honour and celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians. The theme for Black History Month 2022 is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day. Check below for a list of scheduled events happening this month. Please note that these events will continue to be updated as more information is made available. 5 Artists 1 Love  January 29 to April 23, 2022  5 Artists 1 Love art exhibition is an annual Black History Month event showcasing the artistic vibrancy and range of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities, from Angola to Zanzibar,…

Medicine Boxes

with four medicines—tobacco, cedar, sage and sweetgrass—and a description of each of their uses. The idea behind the display was to hang them in high transited areas to bring awareness of the medicines and intended to teach both staff and clients. 

There are a total of 44 display boxes—11 sets—for all of EJHS’ agency programs. We connected with Alejandro Montano, Manager of The Loft at Edmonton John Howard Society (EJHS) to learn more about the boxes. 

November is Housing Month

Edmonton Housing Month is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of the need for and importance of safe, quality, affordable housing in the Capital Region.

Throughout the month of November the Housing Month working group will be hosting another virtual campaign focused on a series of webinars, using a plain-language Lunch and Learn approach. Topics will cover the range of the housing spectrum, focus on timely issues, and also provide information on various elements such as Housing First, Supportive and Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Indigenous and Lived Experience Perspectives, and much more.

Vote Housing

Vote Housing is a national, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy campaign intended to engage Canadians to pledge to vote housing in the upcoming federal election, and ensure all political parties support making bold investments in affordable housing and ending homelessness.

This campaign is led by the Canadian Lived Experience Leadership Network (CLELN), the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, the Canadian Housing & Renewal Association, and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada …

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We recognize we are gathered, in collaboration and with joint purpose, on Treaty 6 territory. This territory is the home and gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples. The Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Inuit, and many others. We know the importance of the Treaty and our responsibility to these communities and that only in partnership can we create the social change necessary to end homelessness. It is vital that we meaningfully engage and partner with Indigenous people and communities in this work. It is important to recognize and address the conditions brought forth by colonialism. Displacement from traditional homelands, systemic racism, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the ongoing overrepresentation of Indigenous people in child welfare, correctional systems, and homelessness are responsibilities we all share.