August 2021

Inside this issue: Letter from the Editor

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August 2021 Events Alberta Indigenous Games 2021

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Events & Pow Wows

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AIG 2021

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Beautifully Indigenously 12-13 Made Job Opportunities & Business Directory

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Entertainment

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people from the variants or mutated covid-19 and yet it is supposed to protect people but yet it doesn’t for those that only have the first shot of vaccine.

they are fully vaccinated and if it’s valid then no isolation Hope your summer is going needed. USA numbers are well as it seems to be flying climbing and USA borders by fast! are still remaining closed.

Restrictions? Or No ReStill in the UK there are cerstrictions? That is the questain vaccines that they will tion! Every day is a new day Still an unknown as they dis- allow but not certain ones. and always moving forward cuss a booster shot of the Floods in Europe and Wild vaccine and still some say and unpredictable! fires in US, with tornadoes that it’s not recommended Vaccine or not vaccine? To- and some say it might be. It’s and hurricanes, who really day’s news has been confus- so confusing, Canada opens wants to travel? Please stay ing us, once it sounds like the border to the US travel- safe if you do travel. that the vaccine is to protect ers only if they can prove August 2021 Topics are:

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AFN Concerns

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Every Child Matters

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Alberta Indigenous Games 2021

Regional Chief Marlene Poitras congratulates new National Chief RoseAnne Archibald July 8, 2021

leagues in the AFN Executive in welcoming RoseAnne Archibald as the new National Chief. National Chief Archibald has long been an advoAmiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB): Following cate for gender equity, creatan intense five rounds of vot- ing safe spaces for women ing at the Assembly of First and the advancement of Nations (AFN) Annual Gen- women in political leadereral Assembly, which ended ship. I know with her at the with Reginald Bellerose con- helm of the National Office, ceding, RoseAnne Archibald the voices of women and children will be heard. made history as the first woman to be elected Nation- “The newly elected National al Chief of the Assembly of Chief is entering her office at First Nations. Regional Chief a critical time for First Naof Alberta Marlene Poitras tions and at the crux of many congratulated the victor, stat- issues. We need strong leading: ership as we hear more and “I am pleased to join my col- more disturbing news of un-

marked graves at Indian Residential Schools, and dealing with the COVID-19 restriction easements, systemic racism, infrastructure gaps, the ongoing crisis of safe drinking water and missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and these are only a few of the issues that will be critical in the days, weeks and months ahead. National Chief Archibald is not one to shy away from conflict and will be a strong advocate at national tables. “Here in Alberta, the National Chief can support First Nations by advocating for full Implementation of the Treaties according to their

true spirit and intent, and for a Nation-to-Nation relationship that respects the right holders and is mindful of the position of the AFN as an advocacy group. First Nations are sovereign and the National Chief can play an important part in advancing the recognition of their jurisdiction and authority. “Today is truly a historic day for the AFN, and for Indigenous women. Congratulations National Chief Archibald!”

For more information contact: Ann Gladue-Buffalo (587) 588-7254 or ann@afnab.ca

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2021.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government says it will provide immediate funding to 21 First Nation communities to help with searches for human remains at former residential schools or hospitals.

sites, as well as for mental health and cultural supports for Indigenous communities.

The government also announced the appointment of Charlene Belleau and Lydia Hwitsum as First Nations liaisons to help the communities as the search for remains continues.

"This was during a period of time when flogging was at its worst. They strung our children on poles and lashed them until they passed out."

The Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Nation anMurray Rankin, the minister nounced in May that groundof Indigenous relations and penetrating radar had identireconciliation, said on Tuesfied what are believed to be day that each community can Belleau, 68, said she would the remains of more than receive up to $475,000 as it like to find the remains of her 200 children in unmarked carries out searches, plangreat-grandfather who took graves at the former Kamning, technical work and ar- his own life while at St. Joloops Indian Residential chival research, while also School. Several other First seph's Mission Residential engaging with elders, survi- School in Williams Lake, Nations have announced vors and other First Nations B.C. similar findings since then. that have an interest in an The final report of the Truth The former Chief of area.

Esk'etemc First Nation said and Reconciliation CommisNo deadline is attached to finding the remains of Augus- sion identified up to 6,000 the grants, he said and the missing children, but anticitine Allen will bring closure funding is from the $12 mil- for her. pated the actual number was lion the province announced greater.

"They buried him there withlast month for research at Belleau said another eightout telling our family," she former residential school year-old, Duncan Sticks, ran told a news conference.

away from St. Joseph's and froze to death. An inquest was held into his death with no results and no change for the residential school for years, she said.

These stories come from her own experience and from research she undertook to understand what Indigenous communities faced, she said.

Belleau found out about her great-grandfather, who died in the summer of 1920 by eating poisonous water hemlock, through a report she oversaw years later, she said. That's when she asked her mother about it "She just said 'Yes, that happened,' but didn't really want to talk about it," Belleau said in an interview."

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So, you know, and I think we have to respect that our elders or our parents maybe strong Catholics, and I don't want to insult or hurt her either. So, I just took it that she never said anything, but it was there in black and white for me to see."

home," Belleau said during the news conference.

"They never believed us.

Now we know. Now you know. We have a responsibility to work together to bring our loved one's home."

-called Sixties Scoop and sexual abuse through song and ceremonies, she noted.

It's "great" that what was meant to be destroyed in residential schools such as the language and culture of First Nation communities is now their biggest support, she said.

songs, our sacred fires when it's safe to do so, so that we can continue to honour those children that never came home, and that we will wait to bring home."

The Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health The liaisons will be there for Support Program has a hotall nations as they investiBelleau was number 169 line to help residential school gate the residential schools when she attended St. Josurvivors and their relatives in their communities and pro- "Our traditions will now be seph's. ceed with healing, she said. our greatest strength," Bel- suffering with trauma invoked by the recall of past abuse.

"We've waited for this time leau said.

Their Indigenous ancestors for a long time. Through all of had prepared the communi- "I encourage our leaders and The number is 1-866-925those inquiries we told gov- ties for the "dark times," such our families to continue our 4419.

This report by The Canadian Press ernments, we told churches, as residential schools, the so ceremonies, continue our was first published July 20, 2021. our children never came

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AUGUST 2021 EVENTS: • Aug 5th 2021-Healing The Past Through Ceremony: A Residential School Conference Presented by Bent Arrow Healing Society: Online with Facebook Live From 8:30 am to 4:30 pm •

Aug 12th to Aug 19th, 2021 Alberta Indigenous Games, Rundle Park, Edmonton AB see website @ https://www.albertaindigenousgames.ca/ or Facebook for more details.

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Aug 17, 2021, Tues-Listening to the Indigenous Youth Voice, 1pm, London ONT

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Aug 18,2021 Wed,-10AM On Beaded Ground, Victoria BC

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Aug 19, 2021 Thurs 11am to 12pm Creativity Listens Indigenous Youth 16 –24 years old, Toronto ONT

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Aug 19, 2021 Thurs 1:30om Aug 20 9:30pm Indigenous Police Recruiting Workshop, 245 Smith St. Winnipeg MB

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Aug 13th to 15th, 2021, Tribal Memories First Annual • Powwow 2021, Camping tents only. 401 Southlands Blvd., Medicine Hat, AB Contact: Dakota Brant @ 403526-1002 or email to: cummingsauction@gmail.com

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Aug 16, 2021, SLNFC-Family Fun Day Mon-1pm to 4pm Sarnia Lambton Native Friendship Sarnia ONT

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Aug 28, 2021 Sat. 1pm to 3pm Hands of Knowledge: Artist Gathering Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Vancouver BC Aug 31, 2021 Tues. 10am to 1pm Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society , 5012 –49 Ave Fort Nelson BC

Everything You Need to Know for 2021 AIG Games

2021 AIG EVENTS & REG- August 5th, 2021 ISTRATION INFORMATION Teams can register easily August 11, 2019 Jacob Hen- 2021 Alberta Indigenous with our online fillable format dy Games Aug. 13without paperwork needed for better organization for our EVERYTHING YOU NEED 20th Edmonton, Alberta Sport coordinators by going TO KNOW (events, sports, Early Bird Registration for to this link: https://forms.gle/ divisions, days of sports, lo- teams is $450 Karn68qx7dKDDy1g8 cations) ABOUT THE 2021 EARLY BIRD REGISTRAAIG GAMES HERE!!!

Every individual competing TION & PAYMENT DEADwhether on a team or not 2021 Alberta Indigenous LINE must fill out an individual regGames IS 11:59 PM July 3rd, 2021 istration/waiver form here is August 12-19th the link: https://forms.gle/ Second Registration for FmbjiJLagSSVgbgV9 RUNDLE PARK, Edmonton, teams is $550 AB SECOND REGISTRATION & If an individual wants to pay 12 SPORTS

PAYMENT DEADLINE

Indigenous youth from across Alberta are invited to

IS 11:59PM July 31, 2021

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If not paying by credit card Final Registration for teams please mail payment in as engage in a week of compet- is $650 non-credit card payment itive sports, traditional Final Registration Deadline is deadline is July 31st games, 11:59PM August 5th, 2021 Participants can register and special events, education, There will be no refunds after participate in more than one and cultural connection!

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Baseball Boys, Ball Hockey (COED), Basketball, Cross Country, Fastpitch Softball Girls Divisions: Mini: 2011-2009 Junior: 2008-2006 Intermediate: 2005-2003 Senior: 2002-1999 Beach Volleyball 4 v 4 (COED) & Golf COED 4 Player Team Scramble 18 Hole Divisions: Junior: 2009-2007 Intermediate: 2006-2004 Senior: 2003-1999 Hand Games (COED) Division: 2011-1999 (Ages 10-22 mixed aged teams) Lacrosse (COED) & Rugby 7’s (COED) Divisions: Junior: 2011-2009 Intermediate: 2008-2005

Senior: 2004-1999 Soccer (COED) Divisions: Junior: 2011-2009 Intermediate: 2008-2004 Senior: 2003-1999

Volleyball Divisions: Junior: 2009-2007 Intermediate: 2006-2004 Senior: 2003-1999 Athletes are allowed to compete in multiple sports. Monday August 16th is a break day from all of the major team sports (ie Fastpitch Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Ball Hockey etc.…) for one day sports as we encourage all athletes to try out the sports of Rugby 7’s, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country and Handgames which are all free to register and participate in.

then that specific sport maybe subject to cancellation or modified to play up in a higher division.

All participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a chaperone Participants can register in more than one sport.

(If there are not enough registrations for any one division then that specific sport maybe subject to cancellation or modified to play up in a higher division)

Ceremonies @ 2pm At the Ice Palace in West Edmonton Mall 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2

Golf 18 Hole @ Victoria Golf Course Beach Volleyball @ Rundle Park Beach Volleyball Pits Friday- Sunday August 13- Hand Games @ Rundle Park Outside Family Centre 15th, 2021 Medal Ceremonies for MonBasketball @ Saville Centre day’s sports in the evening & St. FX Sports Centre Lacrosse @ Michael Camer- @6pm Rundle Park Stage. on Arena & Tipton Arena Tuesday- Thursday August Soccer @ Rundle Park Soc- 17-19th cer Field Volleyball @ Saville CommuFastpitch Softball @ Goldnity Sports Centre stick Park & Rundle Park Ball Ball Hockey @ Michael CamDiamonds (22 year-olds Girls eron Arena & Tipton Arena can’t pitch or catch) Baseball @ Callingwood Park Ball Diamonds (22 year Sunday August 15th, 2021 -olds can’t pitch or catch) Medal Ceremonies in the

All participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a chaperone evening @ 6pm @ Rundle Day schedule and location of Park Stage each of the sports: Monday August 16th, 2021

Day schedule and location of Cross Country @ Rundle each of the sports: Park If there are not enough regis- Thursday August 12th, 2021 Rugby 7’s @ Rundle Park trations for any one division Eagle Staff Run/Opening Football Field

Thursday August 19th, 2021 Medal & Closing Ceremonies at 6pm Rundle Park – 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W-0P3 Special Events & More!

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