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The meaning behind traditional tattoos
We are Strong - Métis Youth write inspiring song
“They just told me to write what’s relevant to what I’m feeling,” says Alexia Calliou, 10, one of a group of youth from the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in Alberta who shared their experiences and feelings in the song ‘We Are Strong.’
With the help of N’we Jinan Artists and a grant from the AHS Honouring Life program, the group then turned it into a music video.
Honouring Life is an Indigenous life promotion and suicide prevention program developed to support First Nation, Métis and Inuit youth.
With funding administered by the AHS Indigenous Wellness Core, a vision of Honouring Life is that Indigenous youth in Alberta experience life with hope, meaning, belonging, and purpose. View the music video here: https://youtu.be/7iIFC2QS-yc
Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in Cree, Packechawanis, is one of the original 12 colonies of the Métis people in Alberta, and one of the eight that now remain.
Residential Schools
The Indigenous Wellness Core walks us through the historical truth of the impacts of Residential Schools in Canada, that we continue to witness today. AHS strives to uphold our commitment to the TRC Recommendations for Health by providing education resources.
"Indian Hospitals" in Alberta and Canada
The Indigenous Wellness Core walks us through the historical truth of “Indian Hospitals” in Alberta and Canada. AHS strives to uphold our commitment to the TRC Recommendations for Health by providing education resources.
Astowaipi - Walking Together
This is a story of health planning and co-design in action with Calgary Zone Indigenous communities. Harley and Penny share their journey of the process which is centered on trust, relationship building, shared vision and collaboration. Grounded in ceremony, sacred stories, and a commitment to co-design, they connect with the diversity of urban and rural Indigenous communities to build the Calgary Zone Indigenous Health Action Plan.
There is hope - Jeraldine's story
This story was gifted to us by Jeraldine, a woman who has discovered strength and healing by celebrating her Indigenous culture.
Having persevered through dark days, she has entered a new season in her life.
2021 Discussion: Kimmapiitssini - The Meaning of Empathy
After an exclusive screening of her film, Kímmapiitssini – The Meaning of Empathy in 2022, filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and her mother, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers discussed the change brought by community members with substance-use disorder, first responders and medical professionals as they strive for harm reduction in the Kainai First Nation.
The meaning behind traditional tattoos