A group of aboriginal people from Edmonton have organized a series of free talks that they hope will increase the public’s understanding of their history and culture.
Karen Bruno, who spoke for the Amiskwaciy History Series, said that there tends to be a lack of information about aboriginal issues in the city, and the hope is that once people know more about their past, it will lead to a greater understanding. A flyer printing firm can help to spread the word about the talks by producing promotional materials for distribution throughout the city.
So far, three talks have been held free of charge. There were open to everyone who might have an interest. The first, which was held in June, drew an audience of 55 people, and was facilitated by the chief of the Papaschase First Nation. He spoke about their culture and history. The next month’s session was led by Rueben Quinn who gave a presentation about the Cree language, with the third explaining the naming of Edmonton communities and how they are tied to the original aboriginal people who once lived there.
The initiative has been organized, at a grassroots level, by a group of eight, and has support from the city, the Edmonton Public Library, and also the Niginan Housing Ventures. The talks are bring recorded, and anyone who would like to hear them can visit the groups’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Amiskiwaciy/info?tab=page_info for more information.
