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Bent Arrow official statement on Kamloops Residential School

Template letter to call on your Members of Parliament to act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

(Insert date here)  Hon. (insert local MP) (Address) (city and province) (postal code) (Find your MPs contact information and insert it here)  Dear Hon. (MPs name),   My name is (insert name here) and I am a constituent in your district at (insert postal code). I am writing this letter with a great deal of grief and concern. The news of the 215 children’s bodies that were recovered at …

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Activities to don in EDmonton

Wellness: An Open-Air Balancing Act

With cold winter temperatures retreating and paving the way for sunshine-filled spring to take over Edmonton, the urge to drop everything, go outside and enjoy some fresh air is a strong one. Usually, this requires little to no thought and is barely a topic of concern. However, since our surroundings have been occupied by the uninvited guest that is COVID-19, even the smallest of activities are now anxiety provoking and stress inducing.

Iskwew House Young Mothers Bent Arrow

Celebrating Indigenous Culture With Young Mothers at Iskwew House

Iskwew means woman in Cree. The Iskwew program desires to bring into our group home the traditional and cultural aspects of parenting. Each Mother’s Day we celebrate our young mothers at the Iskwew parenting group home. Mother’s Day is a time for us to honor and appreciate these women. This Mother’s Day we focus on two important cultural pieces that remind our mothers of who they are, and where they come from.

Kikosewin family resource network

Kikosewin: The Act of Being with Family (in a Virtual World) 

Overcoming Covid-19 and Creating Community   The word family conjures up many different images and feelings. To some it is a term that connects lineage, and to others, it denotes people who have come into their lives. No matter which definition you choose; family always implies people who are the most important to you. These people give you space to belong, feel safe and …

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