FIRE -  Indigenous Spotlight Series

FIRE Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton

Connect  with Indigenous thought leaders, storytellers, and Knowledge Holders through this engaging and dynamic six-part speaker series.

Edmonton Public Library - Stanley A. Milner (Downtown)

<h3>Witnessing the Truth: 10 Years Since the TRC Calls to Action</h3>FIRE Spotlight Series: Indigenous Burial Sites Working GroupJoin us for a special gathering marking the 10-Year Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. "Witnessing the Truth" will bring together members of the Indigenous Burial Sites Working Group (IBSWG), the Treaty 6 Confederacy IRS Taskforce Group, the Edmonton Heritage Council, and the Edmonton Public Library to reflect on and share Indigenous-led research into Indian Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals, unmarked burial sites, and the ongoing community efforts led by Indigenous historians and researchers.The FIRE Indigenous Spotlight Series is a series hosted by the Edmonton Heritage Council that uplifts Indigenous Knowledge Holders, researchers, storytellers, and cultural practitioners working across amiskwaciy and Treaty 6 Territory. The series is dedicated to creating spaces for dialogue, truth-telling, and cultural connection through Indigenous community-led programming. This event will feature:🔸 Opening prayer, smudge, and lighting of the qulliq🔸 Reflections from Dr. Kisha Supernant, Florence Loyie, and Dr. Crystal Fraser🔸 A community sharing circle guided by Elders and supported by trauma-informed care team members🔸 Tall Feathers Art Kits for creative reflection during the sharing circle🔸 Closing words, refreshments, and visiting We welcome survivors, family members, youth, Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community members to gather in a space of witnessing, remembrance, and recommitment to the work of truth and reconciliation. Capacity is limited to 40 participants.Accessibility supports will be available, including ASL interpretation and trauma-informed care supports. <h2> </h2><h3>Event Details</h3>Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMLocation: PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN, Edmonton Public Library (Stanley Milner Branch)Capacity: 40 participantsHosted by: Edmonton Heritage Council (FIRE), Indigenous Burial Sites Working Group (IBSWG), Edmonton Public Library, and the Confederacy of Treaty 6<h2> </h2>Featured Speakers:<ul><li>Dr. Kisha Supernant - Exploring Edmonton's place in the national story of unmarked graves and the advocacy work of IBSWG</li><li>Florence Loyie - Treaty 6 Confederacy's archival research and IRS Taskforce Group leadership</li><li>Dr. Crystal Fraser - Personal reflections on her literary work "By Strength, We Are Still Here" and the importance of truth telling</li></ul>Circle Experience:<ul><li>Open floor for participant stories, reflections, and questions</li><li>Tall Feather Art kits provided for creative expression during the circle</li><li>Trauma-informed care support available</li><li>Traditional talking stick protocol observed</li><li>Smudge available throughout the sharing circle</li></ul><h3> </h3>In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we gather on the traditional territory of Treaty 6, the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, and Nakota Sioux, as well as the Métis Nation.

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