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.
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Virtual Events
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Here's what is happening virtually for National Indigenous Peoples Month.
See the 2025 Virtual Events Calendar for session details.
*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.Week one – June 2 to June 8
Tuesday June 3
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies (Agenda)
Click here to register.Wednesday June 4
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Indigenous Patient Experience
Click here to register.Thursday June 5
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Honouring Life Panel Discussion
Click here to register.Friday June 6
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Treaties and Communities: We are all Treaty People
Click here to register.1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Weekly Closing Prayer
Click here to register.Week two – June 9 to June 13
Monday June 9
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Elder Teachings
Click here to register.12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Otipemisiwak Métis Government
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Tuesday June 10
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Heritage, Culture and Cultural Safety in Emergency Medical Services
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Wednesday June 11
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Indigenous Directed Simulation Training for Anti-Racism in Emergency Departments
Click here to register.Thursday June 12
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Meet the Indigenous Education Team
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12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – ReconciliACTION – Indigenous Talent Acquisition
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1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Weekly Closing Prayer
Click here to register.Week three – June 16 to June 20
Monday, June 16
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Elder Teachings
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12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Indigenous Support Line - Caring for People Across Alberta
Click here to register.Tuesday June 17
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Forward Together: The Path of Partnership, Reconciliation and Action to Improve Cancer Care
Click here to register.Wednesday June 18
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - An Indigenous Olympian's Journey
Click here to register.Thursday June 19
9.00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. -Inuunivut (Our Way of Life)
Click here to register.12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - A Conversation about the VODP
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Cultural Safety from a Cree Perspective
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1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Weekly Closing Prayer
Click here to register.Week four – June 23 to June 24
Monday June 23
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Elder Teachings
Click here to register.12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - An Introduction to Indigenous Sports & Games
Click here to register.Tuesday June24
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremonies
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2025 Design
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Métis artist, Jacqueline Barr, created this year's beautiful design. Read her artist statement here.
This year's design draws inspiration from the Seven Sacred Teachings—also known as the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers. These teachings emphasize core Indigenous values such as love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth.
Opening ceremonies for 2025 will be held at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH), where Métis artist Chantel Caza's artwork is displayed for staff and patients to enjoy and learn about these teachings. View the artwork by clicking on the images below.
Eagle
Buffalo
Bear
Sasquatch
Beaver
Wolf
Turtle
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