In Michif… Taanishi kiiyawaw (Hello Everyone) Lisa L’Hirondelle dishshinikashon (my name is Lisa L’Hirondelle) Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement ototon ( I come from Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement) Calgary niwekin (I live in Calgary) Ni papa Clifford Blyan keyshinikashshow (my late father’s name is Clifford Blyan) Ni mama Darlene… Read More »Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle- Métis Week
November 8th is Aboriginal Veterans Day which was established in Manitoba in 1994. Renamed National Aboriginal Veterans Day, it is now recognized in other provinces and is celebrated annually. It is a day to recognize and acknowledge the many contributions and sacrifices of Aboriginals not only to Canada’s war efforts,but… Read More »Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle- National Aboriginal Veterans Day
November 7 is International Inuit Day. Also known as International Circumpolar Inuit Day, it is a holiday created to celebrate Inuit and to amplify their voices. According to the 2016 Statistics Canada Census there were 440 Inuit living in Calgary. In honour of this day, I had the privilege to… Read More »Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle- International Inuit Day
On August 10th, two staff from Calgary Learns were blessed with the opportunity to visit and learn on the land at the Brown Bear Woman Cutural Centre at Tsuutʼina First Nation. The Enough for All Indigenous Advisory Committee and VCC put together this Indigenous learning opportunity. Below is a reflection of… Read More »Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle – All Indigenous People are Equal Participants in Calgary’s Future