2024 National Indigenous Peoples Month
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2024 National Indigenous Peoples Month. Visit Alberta Health Services' Indigenous Health Program to learn more.
Photo L - R: Emil Durocher (Indigenous Elder's Advocate), John MacPhee (Senior Advisor, Indigenous Wellness Core)
and Joey Fickel (Child and Family Engagement Coordinator, Awasisak Program)
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 we embark on a Journey to Wellness, celebrating personal stories and practices rooted in the pursuit of mental well-being, fostering healing and family and community connections.
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Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2024 National Indigenous Peoples Month. Visit Alberta Health Services' Indigenous Health Program to learn more.
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2024 AHS Virtual Events
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We will be celebrating the Journey to Wellness for National Indigenous People Month throughout June with Virtual Events. Click on the links below to register!
For additional details and descriptions of the sessions, click on our 2024 Virtual Events Calendar here.Week 1 - June 3 to 7
Monday June 3
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies Watch the recorded presentation here.Tuesday June 4
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - One year later - AHS Patient Access to Spiritual Ceremony Update.
Watch the recorded presentation here.
See the slides here.Wednesday June 5
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Community partnerships with the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program Watch the recorded presentation here.Thursday June 6
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mistaki Kakto'sooyis: Mountain Star Healing Lodge Watch the recorded presentation here.Friday June 7
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Strategies for helping Indigenous People in the healthcare system Watch the recorded presentation here.
1:30 p.m. - Weekly Closing PrayerWeek 2 - June 10 to 14
Monday June 10
9:00 a.m. - Elder Teachings & Weekly Opening PrayerTuesday, June 11
RESCHEDULED: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - The Awasisak Program - Caring for Indigenous Children and Families at the Stollery Children's Hospital Watch the recorded presentation here.Wednesday June 12
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Honouring Life Panel Discussion Watch the recorded presentation here.Thursday June 13
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Becoming an Ally Watch the recorded presentation here.Friday June 14
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Gentle Yoga Wellness Live Workshop
1:30 p.m. - Elder Teachings & Weekly Closing PrayerWeek 3 - June 17 to 21
Monday June 17
9:00 a.m. - Elder Teachings & Weekly Opening Prayer
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Inuunivut (Our way of Life) Watch the recorded presentation here.Tuesday June 18
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Social Singing & Dancing Watch the recorded presentation here.Watch the recorded presentation here.Wednesday June 19
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Wellness, Personal Journeys & StoriesThursday June 20
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Land Acknowledgement Education Session Watch the recorded presentation here.Friday June 21 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
1:30 p.m. - Elder Teachings & Weekly Closing PrayerWeek 4 - June 24 to 27
Monday June 24
9:00 a.m. - Elder Teachings & Weekly Opening Prayer
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Medicine Wheel Teachings Watch the recorded presentation here.
Tuesday June 25
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.- A walk through the AHS Healing Gardens Watch the recorded presentation here.Wednesday June 26
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Bill C92: An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families Watch the recorded presentation here.Thursday June 27
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Closing Ceremonies Watch the recorded presentation here. -
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This year's AHS Zoom background was designed by Métis artist and AHS Digital Communications designer Jacqueline Barr. Here's her artist statement about her beautiful design:
"The graphic embodies this year's theme, "Journey to Wellness," by depicting a scenic landscape that reflects the journey through our lands, bathed in the gentle hues of a warm sunset. Diamond accents symbolize balance and harmony, while beaded flowers serve as a testament to our strong Indigenous roots." -
Opening Ceremonies - National Indigenous Peoples Month 2024
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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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The toll-free Indigenous Support Line can be reached by calling 1-844-944-4744. It’s staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff who answer callers’ questions and help them to access culturally appropriate care and navigate the healthcare system.
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To help recognize National Indigenous Peoples Month in June 2023, the South Zone of Alberta Health Services planted healing gardens at healthcare sites across the zone. The planting of sage, sweetgrass, saskatoon bushes and wild mint honour Blackfoot culture and are a form of reconciliACTION.
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A celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta Hospital, highlighting Indigenous cuisine and traditional dancing.
