2024 National Indigenous Peoples Month

As part of the Closing Ceremonies, Team Alberta Athletes shared a video demonstrating Inuit and Dene Games Arctic Games. The games are an important part of traditional culture, and are activities that build strength, cultivate endurance and develop agility.

Learn more about the history and technique for the different games by watching these videos.

Did you miss one of our live sessions? Or is there a session you would like to see again?

For those presentations that we have permission to share, take a look at the AHS National Indigenous Peoples Playlist.

National Indigenous Peoples Month - YouTube

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 Prayer

Week 2 - June 10 to 14
Monday June 10
9:00 a.m. - Elder Teachings & Weekly Opening Prayer

Tuesday, 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 Prayer

Week 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 & Stories

Thursday 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 Prayer

Week 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.

As the month draws to a close, we invite you to join us as we conclude our virtual celebrations.

The Closing Ceremonies were held on Thursday, June 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a live ceremony at South Health Campus that was shared over Zoom.

If you missed it, you can watch the recording here.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21, and communities are coming together to celebrate in a variety of ways. Share how your community will be honouring the day by dropping a pin on the map or find out what is happening near you.

What's happening around Alberta

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."

Join us in-person on Monday June 24 as Chantal Chagnon from Cree8 hosts two sessions to celebrate 2024 National Indigenous Peoples Month. Sessions are open to the public, AHS staff, volunteers, and physicians.

In-person Medicine Wheel Teachings from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. will be followed by Medicine Bag making from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: South Health Campus, Auditorium Room A, 4448 Front Street SE, Cost: $40 (Includes all supplies and tools).

*Space is limited. Registration and payment due by June 14, 2024.

Register for the Medicine Bag Workshop by emailing: IndigenousWellnessCore@ahs.ca

Poster attached here.

Please be aware that the Awasisak Program - Caring for Indigenous Children and Families at the Stollery Children's Hospital session has been rescheduled.

This session will now take place on Tuesday, June 11 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Watch the recording here.

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.

Take a look at some of our videos as we prepare for 2024 National Indigenous Peoples Month celebrations.