2023 National Indigenous Peoples Month Celebrations
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Month. Visit Alberta Health Services' Indigenous Health Program to learn more.
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 Celebrating Diversity Within Indigenous Peoples and Communities. As part of the celebration this year, our lunchtime sessions throughout June, we will feature topics related to diversity within Indigenous cultures and AHS programming that is focused on improving culturally safe, accessible healthcare for Indigenous clients and families.
Keep watching here to keep up to date on AHS events and activities.
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Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Month. Visit Alberta Health Services' Indigenous Health Program to learn more.
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Opening Ceremonies - National Indigenous Peoples Month 2023
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We will be posting all the presentations that we have permission to share for those who may not be able to attend in real time. Keep watching this page for updates.
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Patients, staff and physicians were invited to participate in a round dance led by Arcand, highlighting one way sites across Alberta Health Services are honouring, recognizing and celebrating the beauty and strengths of the First Peoples of this land throughout the month of June.
By focusing on these and building greater understanding and awareness, we can combat racism and build a better and more inclusive health system.
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Join Awasisak Child and Family Engagement Coordinators as they teach us how to bake Bannock for National Indigenous Peoples Month 2023.
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Alberta Health Services provides opportunities for post-secondary students like Chantel to work as they complete their education. As an Indigenous Talent Advisor, she supports important initiatives that contribute to AHS’ commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.
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The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism. Grant is a parent to Autistic children and a PhD researcher exploring autism in First Nations communities. Grant is a registered member of nipsihkipahk (Samson Cree Nation), one of the reserves that makes up Maskwacis, Alberta. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.
