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City of Edmonton developing multi-use urban park in downtown core
By Elliott Knopp, CFWE Radio
MAY 2—The City of Edmonton is planning the development of a new urban park in the city’s downtown core. The new space is designed to create gathering spaces and a hub for the community. Warehouse Park is set to occupy 1.47 hectares of land between 106 Street and 108 Street to Jasper Avenue to 102 Street.
City of Edmonton developing multi-use urban park in downtown core - CFWE (cfweradio.ca)
Edmonton Oilers ‘Superfan Magoo’ uniting passionate fanbase ahead of Stanley Cup Playoffs
By Elliott Knopp, CFWE Radio
MAY 2—As Edmontonians prepare for the Oilers’ first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, one notable fan is leading the hockey team's fan base with passion and energy. Blair Gladue, better known as Superfan Magoo, has captured the attention of many Oilers fans with his zany antics and chants with his signature Oilers drum.
First health study to crunch Inuit data shows disparity in surgical outcomes
By Shari Narine, Windspeaker.com
MAY 3—A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that Nunavut Inuit fared worse than their non-Inuit counterparts when it came to surgical outcomes at The Ottawa Hospital. The study looked at adult patients who underwent inpatient surgery from 2011 to 2018. The relative increased risk for Nunavut Inuit is quantified at 25 per cent more likely to die or suffer complications.
Sacred Land cultural centre become a reality in Edmonton’s River Valley
By Daniel Barker-Tremblay, CFWE Radio
MAY 3—'Sacred land' or kihciy askiy, Cree (pronounced key-chee-ask-ee) is a $6.5-million project that began construction last fall in Whitemud Park with plans to open in 2023. Project Manager Lewis Cardinal says it will be a place for Indigenous peoples from the city to gather for ceremonies and cultural activities and for youth to reconnect with their sense of identity, culture and ceremony.
Sacred Land cultural Centre becomes a reality in Edmonton's River Valley - CFWE (cfweradio.ca)
It could be a decade after TRC calls to action by the time national monument erected
By Shari Narine, Windspeaker.com
MAY 3—Nearly seven years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on the legacy of Indian residential schools issued its 94 calls to action, a survivor-led steering committee has been established to make call number 81 happen: A national monument in Ottawa. However, it might not be until the 10-year mark that the commemoration monument is erected.
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre loses funding for family preservation, reunification program
By Elliott Knopp, CFWE Radio
MAY 3—A non-profit in Grande Prairie is looking for answers after one of its programs lost funding. For the past 12 years, the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre operated a program called Mamewpitaw. In late April, the centre was informed it would not be receiving provincial funding after a review process.
New housing project for high risk families in Siksika First Nation
By Daniel Barker-Tremblay, CFWE Radio
MAY 4—Siksika First Nation has been awarded a provincial grant through the Rapid Housing Initiative to build a 24-unit housing project for high-risk families. “Children’s Village” will give people a place to call home and to help keep the culture strong within the younger generations. The project to be completed by spring of next year.
New housing project for high risk families in Siksika First Nation - CJWE
Government of Alberta announces $500,000 to combat gender-based violence against Indigenous people
By Elliott Knopp, CFWE Radio
May 4—Indigenous organizations across Alberta are set to receive new funding to enhance their resources as they support those affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) crisis. Funding is also expected to go toward improving community engagement and coordination between Indigenous communities and law enforcement agencies.
Chief Poundmaker’s staff returns home to family by Parks Canada
By Daniel Barker-Tremblay, CFWE Radio
MAY 4—Parks Canada has transferred a ceremonial staff from its collection of historical objects to the descendants of Chief Poundmaker and the people of Poundmaker Cree Nation. Pauline Poundmaker acts as the representative for the family. According to cultural protocols, direct descendants, who are also Poundmaker Cree Nation members, are required to initiate and lead repatriation processes.
Chief Poundmaker’s staff returns home to family by Parks Canada - CFWE (cfweradio.ca)
Susan Aglukark explores a deeper connection with new album The Crossing
By Rebecca Medel, Windspeaker.com
MAY 5— Dropping a new album and winning an award are major achievements this spring for multiple JUNO award winner Susan Aglukark. The Inuk singer-songwriter released her tenth studio album, The Crossing, on April 29, and will receive the 2022 Humanitarian Award presented by Music Canada at the JUNOS on May 15 for her work with the Arctic Rose Foundation.
Cree name for Edmonton’s solar farm unveiled
By Shari Narine, Windspeaker.com
MAY 5—The Enoch Cree Nation and EPCOR unveiled the new name of EPCOR’s solar farm: kīsikāw pīsim means “day sun”. kīsikāw pīsim is located in the Edmonton city ward of Sipiwiyiniwak (meaning “River Cree”) just off of the Anthony Henday Drive intersection of Maskêkosihk Trail North (meaning “people of the land of medicine”).
https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/cree-name-edmontons-solar-farm-unveiled
MMIWG2S+ Day of Awareness hosted at Devon Community Centre
By Daniel Barker-Tremblay, CFWE Radio
MAY 5—The community of Devon gathered at the community centre to remember those who have been lost to violence against Indigenous women. The MMIWG2S+ Day of Awareness included a smudging and remembrance ceremony. Three panelists shared their stories of loss. One of the speakers was Katherine Swampy, a representative of the Samson Cree Nation.
MMIWG2S+ Day of Awareness hosted at Devon Community Centre - CFWE (cfweradio.ca)
AFN wants meeting with Trudeau to formalize invitation for UN special rapporteur
By Shari Narine, Windspeaker.com
MAY 5—It’s not enough. While it’s sounds good that a Canada has publicly advanced a “standing invitation’ to United Nations’ special rapporteurs, what has to happen is a formal invitation from the Prime Minister must be sent to open an investigation into deaths and burials of children at residential schools. Otherwise, the rapporteur isn’t able to do anything official in terms of documentation or study.
‘Come 'N Get Your Auntie’ Indigenous comedy show to hit stage at Winnipeg Comedy Festival
by Adam Laskaris, Windspeaker.com
MAY 5—The newest production from IndigE-girl Comedy is set to hit the stage at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival this weekend. Titled Come 'N Get Your Auntie, the lineup features five female and two-spirited Indigenous comedians, each performing a set of about ten minutes long at Winnipeg’s Gas Station Art Centre.
Funding to support Indigenous families at risk in Grande Prairie goes to non-Indigenous organization
By Shari Narine, Windspeaker.com
MAY 5—After 12 years of successfully supporting at-risk Indigenous families in the Grande Prairie area who have interactions with Alberta’s child welfare system, Mamewpitaw has not received the provincial dollars to keep operating. Worse than that, says Grande Prairie Friendship Centre president Leonard Auger, the money to support Indigenous families has gone to a non-Indigenous organization.
Spirit beings share history, teachings, relationship of Mississaugas of the Credit to shoreline in Toronto
by Adam Laskaris, Windspeaker.com
MAY 6—A new sculpture titled Maanjidowin: The Gathering, located at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, highlights the history of the relationship of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation with the shoreline there. The granite and bronze sculpture features three female fishers—Makwa-Kwe (Bear), Nigig-Kwe (Otter) and Migizi-Kwe (Eagle)—all paddling together in a canoe. https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/spirit-beings-share-history-teachings-relationship-mississaugas-credit
Edmonton Valley Zoo unveils endangered species art exhibit
By Elliott Knopp, CFWE Radio
MAY 6—A new exhibit at the Edmonton Valley Zoo is expanding the organization’s public programming. On Friday, the publicly-owned attraction announced the launch of it’s new Nature Connects exhibit, a 13-piece art installation made up of approximately 800,000 Lego bricks.
Edmonton Valley Zoo unveils endangered species art exhibit - CFWE (cfweradio.ca)