May 5th - MMIWG2S
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Woman, Girls, Two-Spirited
Indigenous women and our Two-Spirited people have traditionally been revered as life-givers and caregivers. This is why we say, “our women and girls are sacred.” But Indigenous women and girls, including those who are 2SLGBTQQIA, continue to be devalued. All too many become the victims of violence.
In many nations, red is known to be the only color spirits see. It is hoped that by wearing red, we can call back the missing spirits of our women and children so we can lay then to rest.
The REDress project, which involves the hanging of red dresses in spaces, began as an art installation by Métis artist Jamie Black on the campus of the University in Winnipeg in 2011. The empty red dresses are meant to signify the losses of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGTBQQIA people to colonial violence.
It was with great pleasure and pride to attend the Red Dress Day Walk with our students of Bev Facey. We marched from Churchill Square to Beaver Hills House handing out personal hygiene bags to our sisters in need.
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Thursday May 12th - Moose Hide Campaign Day
The Moose Hide Campaign Day is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing this moose hide signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children.
Let’s inspire men to become involved in the movement to end violence towards women and children.
We will have Moose Hide available for everyone in our community. Come to the main school office, or come see Mrs. Shepherd to get your hide!!
May 28th - GRAD !!!
Mamihcimowewin (congratulations)
ᒪᒥᐦᒋᒧᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ
As First Nations, Métis and Inuit students moving on to the next chapter in their lives, we will be honouring and celebrating their journeys by providing each student with a gift.
In many Indigenous communities, the practice of gift giving is an important part of the culture and represents the values of generosity and reciprocity. We’d like to acknowledge this tradition as part of the Division’s recognition of their achievements.
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Treaty 6 & Métis Nation Flag RaisingJune 13th 2022 EIPS continues to journey towards Truth and Reconciliation in this next step of respecting and honoring treaty relationships. EIPS will raise the Treaty 6 and Métis Nation flags in ceremony. Each school has also been given their own flags to raise. As we prepare our students and staff on this significance, please watch for more info on the upcoming event on the EIPS First Nations, Métis, Inuit page: HERE | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Yellowhead Tribal CollegeRight in Edmonton!! Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution in Treaty 6 territory. They provide accredited programs in a flexible, supportive academic environment that nurtures Indigenous cultures and traditions. Check them out: HERE |
Treaty 6 & Métis Nation Flag Raising
June 13th 2022
EIPS continues to journey towards Truth and Reconciliation in this next step of respecting and honoring treaty relationships. EIPS will raise the Treaty 6 and Métis Nation flags in ceremony. Each school has also been given their own flags to raise. As we prepare our students and staff on this significance, please watch for more info on the upcoming event on the EIPS First Nations, Métis, Inuit page: HERE
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Yellowhead Tribal College
Right in Edmonton!!
Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution in Treaty 6 territory. They provide accredited programs in a flexible, supportive academic environment that nurtures Indigenous cultures and traditions. Check them out: HERE
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ATCO - Indigenous Education Programs Their Indigenous Education Awards Program supports First Nation, Inuit and Métis students across Canada by providing financial assistance to help them in their quest for higher education. These awards, bursaries and scholarships are given to students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities. Check them out: HERE | Amber BrackenCanadian Winner of the World Press Photo of the Year 2022. | Good-Bye Oscar May you always find the Sunshine. |
ATCO - Indigenous Education Programs
Amber Bracken
Canadian Winner of the World Press Photo of the Year 2022.
Good-Bye Oscar
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Medicines Please get in touch if you need any sage or sweetgrass. Picked on traditional land and in a respectful way. | Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!! Every year, First Nations, Metis and Inuit scholarships worth thousands of dollars go unclaimed because students don’t apply for them. Often because you don’t know they exist or because you don’t think you will get them. The reality is that many of these scholarships are looking to be given away. Come on down and talk with our counseling staff. Check them out: HERE | Metis Nation of Alberta To all members of Metis Nation of Alberta. The MNA has worked hard to put together a great deal of free sessions and resources for its members. Check these out and head to their website for much more…especially for youth and seniors…. Check them out: HERE |
Medicines
Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!!
Metis Nation of Alberta
Check them out: HERE
Special Thank-you to Shane Ward And Sandi Johnson and the students of SCORE
Hiy Hiy - Thank you for your time.
