Tea and bannock get together
Join the Indigenous Advisory Committee, Indigenous community members and allies on November 7 as we gather to celebrate International Inuit Day, connect with each other and enjoy tea and bannock. All ages welcome! Event details.
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Indigenous Connections events
View all community eventsJoin the activities in Strathcona County all year long to celebrate and learn about the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Working together and learning from Indigenous groups strengthens our relationships with all Indigenous Peoples and supports ongoing Truth and Reconciliation.
Indigenous supports and services
Experienced and culturally competent supports and services are available for all Indigenous People.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 by chat or phone at 1-855-242-3310. Chat and phone are available in English and French, and phone is available by request in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
- The Residential School Crisis Line is available 24 hours at 1-866-925-4419.
- Indigenous Wellness Core offers accessible, culturally appropriate health services for Indigenous People in Alberta.
- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society serves Indigenous children, youth and families in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
- Strathcona County's counsellors and navigators can also help connect you to the supports you need, at 780-464-4044.
Ongoing Indigenous education opportunities
Strathcona County Museum and Archives has an Indigenous Peoples Gallery with a feature exhibit including art from Métis artist, Connie Kulhavy.
Join monthly campfire conversations about Indigenous conservation, hosted by the Beaver Hills Biosphere. Virtual talks are on the last Tuesday of the month.
Walk the The Beaverhills Biosphere biodiversity trail with your leashed pup or learn more about the history and importance of this UNESCO reserve, right in Strathcona County.
Check out the Strathcona County Library Indigenous-focused book lists for adults and children and youth, with titles written by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis authors. Stories range from impactful memoirs and sociopolitical commentary to beautiful graphic novels and picture books for children.
Learn more about Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on the Government of Canada and Orange Shirt Society websites.
Truth and Reconciliation can be a difficult topic to discuss with children. CBS Kids has age-appropriate information that answers the question, "What is orange shirt day?"
Strathcona County Museum and Archives has an Indigenous Peoples Gallery with a feature exhibit including art from Métis artist, Connie Kulhavy.
Join monthly campfire conversations about Indigenous conservation, hosted by the Beaver Hills Biosphere. Virtual talks are on the last Tuesday of the month.
Walk the The Beaverhills Biosphere biodiversity trail with your leashed pup or learn more about the history and importance of this UNESCO reserve, right in Strathcona County.
Check out the Strathcona County Library Indigenous-focused book lists for adults and children and youth, with titles written by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis authors. Stories range from impactful memoirs and sociopolitical commentary to beautiful graphic novels and picture books for children.
Learn more about Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on the Government of Canada and Orange Shirt Society websites.
Truth and Reconciliation can be a difficult topic to discuss with children. CBS Kids has age-appropriate information that answers the question, "What is orange shirt day?"
Implementing TRC Calls to Action
Strathcona County is working on new initiatives to strengthen our relationship with Indigenous Peoples across the land, including the recent update of our Diversity and Inclusion policy and ongoing commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Actions. It is important we build and support good relations with Indigenous governments and people, and organizations who serve Indigenous people.
About Treaty 6
The office of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations serves as the united political voice for those First Nations of Treaty Six.The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is dedicated to ensuring that the terms, spirit, and intent of Treaty Six are honoured and respected. The right of First Nations to self-determination must be honoured and respected - this includes the right to choose their own government and political structures, and to determine and direct the social, cultural, spiritual, and economic advancement of their people.
About the Métis Nation of Alberta
Since 1928, the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has governed the Métis within Alberta. Their mandate is to be a representative voice on behalf of Métis people within Alberta, provide Métis people an opportunity to participate in government policy and, most importantly, promote and facilitate the advancement of Métis people through the pursuit of self-reliance, self-determination, and self-management.
Territorial land acknowledgement
Strathcona County is located on Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region Two and Four.
Strathcona County honours the First Peoples of this land. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of Cree, Métis, and Blackfoot amongst many other Nations, who have been here for thousands of years.
Therefore, Strathcona County has an inherent responsibility to foster healthier relationships with First Peoples and further the Calls to Action.
Explore First Nations and Métis artworks
Engage with Indigenous connections in the Strathcona County Art Collection and re-explore the virtual exhibit Walking Gently: Spirit Stories and the 13 Moons by Métis artists Leah Dorion and Gary Sutton, presented by Gallery@501.
First Nations and Métis artists in the Strathcona County Art Collection
Credit: Eyes on the Prize, 2020, by William Frymire
This public art installation can be viewed at Ardrossan Spray Park and Playground
Contact
Phone: 780-400-3822
Email: Intergovernmental Affairs