Amiskwaciy History Series is an Aboriginal lead grassroots initiative aimed at creating awareness regarding the often-untold Indigenous history of the Edmonton area.
The name Amiskwaciy comes from Amiskwaciy Waskahikan or “Beaver Hill House”, a Cree term used to describe the area now known as Edmonton.
Through free monthly educational sessions, the Amiskwaciy History Series hopes to provide accessible and culturally appropriate education to the public on Aboriginal history as lived and told by the people. Videos of Previous Sessions
Monthly Sessions
Marilyn Buffalo presents “Morning Sun Woman Honouring Our Ancestors Teachings”
Marilyn Buffalo served as President of Native Women’s Association of Canada from 1997 to 2000 and has spent 47 years as an Indigenous policy advisor seeking justice for residential school survivors. Her wide range of national and international affiliations have given a political, social and economical voice to Canada’s Indigenous women and youth.
Date: Thursday June 8, 2017
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library, Whitemud Crossing Branch
Refreshments will be provided.
Partners
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City of Edmonton -
NiGiNan -
Edmonton Public Schools -
Edmonton Public Library
