Keynote speaker: Elder Darryl Brass Jr.

We are honoured to welcome Elder Darryl Brass Jr as our keynote speaker session on September 24. (Poster) Participants can join this session online or in person at Foothills Medical Centre. (See the Event Poster, and click here to RSVP)

Elder Darryl Brass, mashkode-bizhiki inini (Buffalo Man), is a Cree, Ojibwe, and Tsuut’ina Elder and Knowledge Keeper who shares traditional knowledge and ceremo­nies to support people and organizations in and around Calgary. With 36 years of experience in ceremonies, he primarily offers guidance through Ojibwe teachings.

A recognized Elder within the Elders Knowledge Circle Society and Braiding The Sweetgrass Elders Groups, Darryl works alongside Treaty 7 organizations to foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. He emphasizes reciprocity, humility, and interconnect­edness, helping others reconnect with cultural identity, responsibilities to Mother Earth, and each other. Always willing to share his knowledge, he remains committed to education and support.

Join us as we receive his teaching on September 24 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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