Events this week: June 21 to June 25

Mon, June 21

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

9:00 a.m.

Opening Prayer Circle, Teachings and Song
Mondays at 9:00 a.m.
Start the week in a good way by joining us for a prayer led by Elder Dale Awasis.

12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Indigenous Wellness Core
Val Austen Wiebe, Senior Provincial Director, Indigenous Wellness Core, AHS
Marty Landrie, Executive Director, Indigenous Wellness Core, AHS

Join us for an overview of the AHS Indigenous Wellness Core (IWC). The IWC leadership will provide some background on the evolution of Indigenous Health at AHS, an overview of the IWC strategy, and the vision for the future.

Tues, June 22

9:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m.

Generational Impacts on Indigenous Health due to government Indian policy
Dale Awasis, Awasisak Advisor, AHS

12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.

Honouring Life Updates: Stardale Women’s Group presentation

Throughout National Indigenous Peoples Celebration Month at Alberta Health Services a number of communities/organizations are presenting their innovative and inspiring work undertaken through the Honouring Life grant. We encourage you to attend these sessions to learn about the challenges and successes of these projects, the strength and wisdom of Indigenous ways of being in building resilient and strong youth, and how AHS can work with Indigenous communities through humility and commitment.

Wed, June 23

9:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m.

What is family? Looking through an Indigenous lens
Dale Awasis, Awasisak Advisor, AHS

11:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.

Honouring Life Updates: Bonnyville Friendship Centre & Urban Society of Aboriginal Youth (USAY)

Throughout National Indigenous Peoples Celebration Month at Alberta Health Services a number of communities/organizations are presenting their innovative and inspiring work undertaken through the Honouring Life grant. We encourage you to attend these sessions to learn about the challenges and successes of these projects, the strength and wisdom of Indigenous ways of being in building resilient and strong youth, and how AHS can work with Indigenous communities through humility and commitment.

12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.

Land Acknowledgements
Jamie Harmon, Health Promotion Facilitator, AHS

Inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Land Acknowledgements are a stepping-stone in the reconciliation process. This presentation provides a look at Land Acknowledgements through an Indigenous lens. We will talk about their significance, how to prepare one and the best way to present one. Some of the content may be emotionally triggering as we will be learning the truths of Indigenous history in Canada. These topics will include: Indian Residential Schools, 60’s Scoop, Indian Hospitals and how these historical events affected the Indigenous population.

1:00 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m.

Social Determinants and Indigenous Health
Jennifer Mantha, Health Promotion Facilitator, AHS

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss how the social determinants of health influence health and wellness, particularly as they relate to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. A historical view of how colonization shaped the determinants of Indigenous Peoples health will lead to an understanding of why inequities in the social determinants between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous populations exist today. We will also discuss how health indicators can be utilized to reveal health inequities stemming from deficiencies in the social determinants. Finally, we will discuss how Indigenous-specific social determinants, like self-determination, can positively affect Indigenous well-being.

2:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m.

Indigenous Allyship
Sondra Baker, Health Promotion Facilitator, AHS

Delving into the world of allyship with an Indigenous lens. Find the answers to these questions and more: How can we transfer our well-meaning thoughts into actions? and how can we truly make a difference where it is needed? What is Allyship, and how can I be an Ally for the Indigenous community.

Thurs, June 24

9:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m.

Parenting for today
Dale Awasis, Awasisak Advisor

12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.

Honouring Life Update: Métis Calgary Family Services (MCFS)
Throughout National Indigenous Peoples Celebration Month at Alberta Health Services a number of communities/organizations are presenting their innovative and inspiring work undertaken through the Honouring Life grant. We encourage you to attend these sessions to learn about the challenges and successes of these projects, the strength and wisdom of Indigenous ways of being in building resilient and strong youth, and how AHS can work with Indigenous communities through humility and commitment.

1:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m.

Honouring Life Update: Makai’sto Foundation
Throughout National Indigenous Peoples Celebration Month at Alberta Health Services a number of communities/organizations are presenting their innovative and inspiring work undertaken through the Honouring Life grant. We encourage you to attend these sessions to learn about the challenges and successes of these projects, the strength and wisdom of Indigenous ways of being in building resilient and strong youth, and how AHS can work with Indigenous communities through humility and commitment.

2:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m..

Radon ReconciliACTION
Kienan Williams, Assistant Scientific Director, Indigenous Health

Reconciliation through discussions alone are just words; ReconciliACTION by leading through tangible activities with real world implications are positive steps forward. This project that tested 70 homes for radon gas in Samson Cree Nation in a collaboration led by Maskwacis Health Services with Alberta Health Services and Indigenous Services Canada.

Fri, June 25

9:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m.

Realities of on-reserve life
Dale Awasis, Awasisak Advisor, AHS

12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.

MMIWG
Joanna Gladue, Health Promotion Facilitator, AHS

1:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m.

Highlights & Closing Prayer
Elder Emil Durocher

Join us on Fridays as Elder Emil Durocher to share traditional teachings and ground us for the week along with and the Indigenous Wellness Core planning team to share highlights of the week, overview of what’s to come next week and announcement of the weekly winners of beautiful prizes donated by the Indigenous Wellness Core.