2025 National Indigenous Peoples Month

Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2025 National Indigenous Peoples Month.

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.

Join us for a month-long celebration of Indigenous peoples living in Alberta by taking part in daily virtual events that celebrate diversity among Indigenous peoples and communities. This year's theme is Hand in Hand Towards Cultural Safety and is being hosted in collaboration with Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta and Assisted Living Alberta. This month, we are creating space to listen, learn and reflect on how the healthcare system can support Indigenous patients and families to feel safe, respected and heard.  

*Please note: This page is moderated, and any inappropriate or disrespectful content will be edited and/or removed. 

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.

Join us for a month-long celebration of Indigenous peoples living in Alberta by taking part in daily virtual events that celebrate diversity among Indigenous peoples and communities. This year's theme is Hand in Hand Towards Cultural Safety and is being hosted in collaboration with Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta and Assisted Living Alberta. This month, we are creating space to listen, learn and reflect on how the healthcare system can support Indigenous patients and families to feel safe, respected and heard.  

*Please note: This page is moderated, and any inappropriate or disrespectful content will be edited and/or removed. 

Indigenous Role Models

In honour of Indigenous People's Month, we invite you to share stories of Indigenous role models who inspire you - whether athletes, musicians, writers or community leaders.

For inspiration, take a look at the stories included in this Government of Alberta publication: Inspiring Possibilities.

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Thank you for sharing who inspires you!

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  • More Than A Liaison

    by Yooree Keller, 10 months ago

    The Oxford dictionary defines a Liaison as "communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations". Raelynn Lamouche and Shelly Logan are more than Liaisons or Indigenous Wellness Co-Ordinators at GPRH. They are patient and family advocates that enable patients to be involved members of their own healthcare teams. In a time of difficulty, uncertainty and fear they provide a quiet strength, courage and comfort. They are also teachers to the nursing staff in the hospital, sharing their cultural knowledge and the history of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 8, the Metis people and the Inuit... Continue reading

    The Oxford dictionary defines a Liaison as "communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations". Raelynn Lamouche and Shelly Logan are more than Liaisons or Indigenous Wellness Co-Ordinators at GPRH. They are patient and family advocates that enable patients to be involved members of their own healthcare teams. In a time of difficulty, uncertainty and fear they provide a quiet strength, courage and comfort. They are also teachers to the nursing staff in the hospital, sharing their cultural knowledge and the history of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 8, the Metis people and the Inuit people of the North Region. The sharing and teaching they provide help breakdown barriers that can get in the way of providing holistic care that is patient and family centered, it fosters better understanding and communication. They are integral members of the healthcare team as they assist Indigenous patients navigate the healthcare system and promote positive engagements between everyone within the hospital to health centres in rural areas and beyond. It is an honour and pleasure to work with them, learn from them and witness their powerful work.

  • Robert (Rob) Gurney

    by lauralocher, 10 months ago

    A leader in the Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Edmonton community, Rob has an amazing ability to create space for others and resonates authenticity.

    In the video link you can see Rob in action. An inspiration!

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    https://www.google.ca/search?q=care+and+caring+2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:f7bfb123,vid:BDxKREiK-NY,st:0

    A leader in the Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Edmonton community, Rob has an amazing ability to create space for others and resonates authenticity.

    In the video link you can see Rob in action. An inspiration!

    care and caring 2 - Google Search

    (If the link isn't live in the post, copy and paste into the address bar)

    https://www.google.ca/search?q=care+and+caring+2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:f7bfb123,vid:BDxKREiK-NY,st:0

  • Senator Dr. Margo Greenwood

    by Lori Meckelborg, 10 months ago

    Dr. Margo Greenwood is an internationally recognized and highly respected Indigenous scholar of Cree ancestry. She is a researcher, author, mother to three sons, and grandmother to one granddaughter. Dr. Greenwood grew up in Ponoka, Alberta and has lived the majority of her adult life in Vernon, British Columbia.

    In recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to society, Senator Greenwood has received numerous honors, including the Golden Jubilee Medal of Queen Elizabeth II for her work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous children in early childhood education; the Perry Shawana Child Care Advocacy Award from the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society... Continue reading

    Dr. Margo Greenwood is an internationally recognized and highly respected Indigenous scholar of Cree ancestry. She is a researcher, author, mother to three sons, and grandmother to one granddaughter. Dr. Greenwood grew up in Ponoka, Alberta and has lived the majority of her adult life in Vernon, British Columbia.

    In recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to society, Senator Greenwood has received numerous honors, including the Golden Jubilee Medal of Queen Elizabeth II for her work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous children in early childhood education; the Perry Shawana Child Care Advocacy Award from the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society; the National Aboriginal Achievement Award (now the Indspire Award) for Education from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation; and the Academic of the Year Award from the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC. Most recently, she was appointed as an Officer in the Order of Canada and as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada for her scholarship in early childhood education and her transformational leadership in Indigenous health policy.

    Senator Margo Greenwood

  • Mackenzie Brown - Kamâmak nitisiyihkâson ᓂᑎᓯᔨᐦᑳᓱᐣ

    by jody.walker, 11 months ago

    Kamâmak is an Indigenous Singer, Drummer, Storyteller, knowledge seeker, songwriter, artist, Cree Cultural Ambassador. https://kamamak.ca/about

    I first saw Kamâmak on Landscape Artist of the Year Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/mackenzie-brown-landscape-artist-reality-tv-1.5482646

    Kamâmak is an Indigenous Singer, Drummer, Storyteller, knowledge seeker, songwriter, artist, Cree Cultural Ambassador. https://kamamak.ca/about

    I first saw Kamâmak on Landscape Artist of the Year Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/mackenzie-brown-landscape-artist-reality-tv-1.5482646

  • Justice Walker - Grande Prairie Dancer - Graced Juno Awards Stage on March 30th, 2025

    by Jody Walker, 11 months ago

    https://everythinggp.com/2025/03/28/grande-prairie-dancer-to-grace-juno-awards-stage-sunday/

    https://everythinggp.com/2025/03/28/grande-prairie-dancer-to-grace-juno-awards-stage-sunday/

  • Justina Di Stasio - An Indigenous Olympian's Journey

    by Jody Walker, 11 months ago

    Come and join Justina Di Stasio on June 18th as she presents for National Indigenous Peoples Month

    Come and join Justina Di Stasio on June 18th as she presents for National Indigenous Peoples Month

  • Sharon Firth

    11 months ago
    Sharon Firth, four-time Olympian cross-country skier of the Gwich'in First Nation is one of my all-time heroes.
    Sharon Firth, four-time Olympian cross-country skier of the Gwich'in First Nation is one of my all-time heroes.