2022 National Indigenous Peoples Month Celebrations
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2022 National Indigenous Peoples Day. Visit Alberta Health Services' Indigenous Health Program to learn more.
L to R: AHS Cultural Helper Noella Cardinal and her daughter Lesanna Hayden Dennehy, Juli Harmon and her mother AHS Health Promotion Facilitator Jamie Harmon, and AHS Inuit Helper Atisinak Bishop.
On June 21, Canada will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. First celebrated in 1996, this is a day to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples from across Canada.
This year our theme is Healing through Mind, Body and Spirit. Join us as we celebrate throughout the month of June. Keep watching here to keep up to date on AHS events and activities.
As we celebrate together, feel free to ask questions, share inspirational titles, and remember to take time for healing and self care.
Celebrations in Communities
Across the province, communities are commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Month. Share how you will be honouring this time - share a poster, a photo or an idea of how you plan to celebrate in your community by dropping a pin.
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Videos & AHS Digital Patient Stories
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Watch how National Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta Hospital, with Indigenous cuisine and traditional dancing.
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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.
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Tessy began her journey as a “medical mom” at the age of 19.
As her daughter fought through the first years of her life, Tessy began to learn the significance of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. When she began attending Traditional Ceremonies, everyone around her started seeing a change.
She developed strength and confidence she needed to have a quality of life she always desired for her family.
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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.