Special Events & Presentations

Name: The History and the Sacred Meaning of Treaties
Start: 2024-04-18T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-04-18T15:00:00-06:00
Location: The Centre

March 2024
Growing Up in Edmonton

March 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Special Events & Presentations

In partnership with JAHSENA (the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta) we are hosting three panel discussions “Growing Up in Edmonton” with Indigenous and Jewish panelist talking about their different life experiences in Edmonton. We would like to acknowledge the financial support of Heritage Canada, the Government of Canada that enabled ...

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A White Woman’s Integration into the First Nations Community: “Two World views and why we clashed” with Rita Makkannaw.

March 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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March 11 1:00pm – 3:00pm Rita is a Danish woman who married a traditional Cree elder, Raven Makkannaw. He was the teacher, the doctor and the spiritual leader. Together they devoted their lives to creating harmony between our people. Living in both worlds gave her an insight into how we can live together in a ...

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“Fourth World Songs: A Survey of Music from Indigenous Canada” with Anna Marie Sewell

March 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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March 18 1:00pm – 3:00pm In the context of the UN's Decade of Indigenous Languages, Anna Marie examines how music both Traditional and contemporary has served to convey Indigenous history, celebrate our worldview, and preserve our languages, and shares some of the songs she herself carries.
“Where do we go from here? What can we as individuals do to create harmony in this land of diversity” with Rita Makkannaw

March 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Special Events & Presentations

March 25 1:00pm – 3:00pm
The History and the Sacred Meaning of Treaties

March 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Special Events & Presentations
April 2024
The History of Bollywood

April 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Special Events & Presentations

Tuesday, April 2 at 1p.m. Join our wonderful speaker Aashna from the Connecting Seniors with Care UAlberta to learn about the history of iconic Bollywood. Expect to be surprised and inspired!
Intergenerational Trauma

April 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Special Events & Presentations

Thursday, April 4 1p.m. – 3p.m. As a society we are not well educated in resolving trauma or even knowing that as individuals we may be traumatized. The predominant individualistic attitudes of our culture can prevent people asking for help, often feeling ashamed. How can we help? Jonathan Hooton, PhD, SEP, PhC, was trained as ...

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Friends Gather & Whisky Tasting

April 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Special Events & Presentations

Join Jon Whisky Neighbour, a Canadian Whisky enthusiast who loves to share his passion in this liquid of life! He believes learning to appreciate whisky is a life-long journey. He brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the process! We are proud to offer a selection of Whisky from all over the world! ...

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Let’s Chat About Palliative Care

April 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Special Events & Presentations

On Tuesday, April 9 1p.m. -3p.m. Dr. Robin Fainsinger graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa in 1981. He and his wife immigrated to Canada in 1985 and lived in rural Saskatchewan for a number of years, where Dr. Fainsinger worked as a Family Practitioner. Dr. Fainsinger obtained the CCFP in 1990 ...

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Growing Up in Edmonton

April 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Special Events & Presentations

In partnership with JAHSENA (the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta) we are hosting three panel discussions “Growing Up in Edmonton” with Indigenous and Jewish panelist talking about their different life experiences in Edmonton. We would like to acknowledge the financial support of Heritage Canada, the Government of Canada that enabled ...

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Community Tea and Book Launch with Special Guest Mr. Bernard Pinsky

April 14, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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On Sunday, April 14 at 11a.m. We are very honoured to invite you for tea & scones and book launch with Mr. Bernard Pinsky. Author Pinsky shares his dad’s compelling story of Holocaust survival in “Ordinary, Extraordinary: My Father’s Life” book. He will present this unique story at the event and you will be able ...

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The History and the Sacred Meaning of Treaties

April 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Survival to Thrival: Shared Historical Experiences 2024

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Special Events & Presentations

Special Events & Presentations

March 2024

April 2024