National Indigenous History Month

In recognition APPI has compiled a list of events and resources you can participate in. APPI and its members recognize their responsibility to truth and reconciliation, and acknowledge that along side Indigenous Peoples, Planners and communities can play a significant role in reconciliation and contributing to the learning and healing process. APPI has created a page on its website dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation learning and awareness resources.

Truth and Reconciliation Learning and Awareness Resources | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com) 

June is Indigenous History Month and in recognition APPI encourages its members to explore and reflect on the rich histories and cultures of all Indigenous Peoples. Here is a small sampling of the many events and resources available to celebrate and recognize Indigenous History Month.   Be sure to check out what your community is doing to celebrate.

Watch this short film “Round up” click here, which traces Pete Standing Alone's personal journey from cultural alienation to pride and belonging. As a spiritual elder, teacher, and community leader of the Kainai Nation of Southern Alberta, Pete works with youth to repair the cultural and spiritual destruction wrought by residential schools.

Visit the Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park . Plan to attend the APPI exclusive event to this experience on July 20, 2022. Register here

Travel Alberta- Indigenous Culture, Heritage & Arts website: Indigenous | Alberta Canada (travelalberta.com)

Indigenous Tourism Alberta website: Indigenous Tourism Alberta

Several events and celebrations throughout Alberta are listed on the Alberta Government website at: National Indigenous History Month | Alberta.ca

Edmonton Events: Indigenous History Month | City of Edmonton

Calgary Events: National Indigenous History Month Events in Calgary | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (bbbscalgary.ca)

Guided walking tours in Calgary with Many Chief Tours: Indigenous Tours | Many Chief Tours | Calgary

Access to several virtually guided walks in Calgary via the indigiTRAILS app: IndigiTRAILS - USAY