Urban Indigenous Voices Society

08/21/2026

Join Us for a Special Harvest Lunch & Medicine Wheel Ceremony

On Sunday, September 20, we invite community to gather with UIVS and ReThink Red Deer for our annual Harvest Gathering-and to say farewell to our beloved Common Ground Garden at Capstone.

For the past four years, Common Ground has been so much more than a garden to our Indigenous Community. It has been a place where our Indigenous community came together to plant, learn, share food, pass on teachings, build relationships, and reconnect with the land.

As the Capstone property is for sale and the community garden prepares to move to the JJ Gaetz area, we will gather for a special ceremony with Elder Beverly Keeshig-Soonias to put our Medicine Wheel Garden to sleep. It will rest until the time comes to replant it at the proposed Indigenous Culture Centre- a place where these and other medicines can continue to grow for future generations.

Please join us as share a meal, honour this special place and look ahead to a new beginning.

A free baked potato bar will be provided.

Community members are invited to bring a potluck dish to share and register their item through Perfect Potluck.

https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EUJE4520

08/18/2026

✨UPCOMING FREE COMMUNITY EVENT✨

Join us in the garden for this year's Harvest Lunch!

Our last event held at the current Common Ground Garden Project site before relocation - please join us as we say farewell to this piece of land, that has served our community so well! 🧡

Sunday September 20th
12-3PM
5581 45 Street (behind Troubled Monk)

Open to everyone!
Bring your camp chairs and feast kits!
Dress for the weather and bring your fave potluck item to share!

https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EUJE4520

08/18/2026

Hey Community - here is our September 2026 calendar!

If you are a Domain/Advisory member, please check in with your speaker to confirm meeting details or send in your regrets for September if that's needed.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the calendar, please feel welcome to email to: [email protected]

08/14/2026

✨ UPCOMING FREE COMMUNITY EVENT✨

Hey Community,

In lieu of a September meeting, the UIVS Housing Domain has decided to host an evening of Community Connections and Conversation!

This is to publicly present their ongoing plans for "Empowering Advocacy for Equitable, Culturally Safe, and Inclusive Housing Solutions in Alberta for Indigenous Youth, Seniors, and Elders!"

Housing Domain will be taking questions and making notes of any feedback and suggestions given. We look forward to having this important discussion with our fellow community members over a shared supper of soup and bannock.

Please save the date and mark your calendars - a more detailed agenda will be available the first week of September. Open to all community members who want to know more and join this conversation!

Wednesday, September 16th 2026
Festival Hall, 4214 58 Street (next to LTCHS)
From 5-7PM
Doors open at 4:45PM

08/14/2026

✨FREE UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT!✨

Hey Community,

Get ready for a fun evening of bingo, prizes, snacks & drinks, and some good company! Join our friends from ICC Red Deer on:

Wednesday August 26th, 2026
From 5-7PM at the proposed Indigenous Culture Centre site!
Located where Michener Park meets the Michael O’Brien Wetlands
(3504 55 Street Red Deer)

What you need to know:
🎟️ There are only 50 spots available — registration is required to play
📧 You can register by emailing to: [email protected]
🔞 Players must be 15+ years old to play
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children are welcome to attend with their families, but they must be accompanied by an adult
🪑 This is an outdoor event, bring your camp chair!
☀️ Dress for the weather!
🥤 Snacks and drinks will be provided to attendees
🏆 There are lots of prizes to be won!

Come Gather with us on the Land 😊
We’re so excited to gather as a community together on the proposed Indigenous Culture Centre site. These gatherings are an opportunity to connect with one another, spend time on the land, build relationships, and begin creating a space where culture, community, learning, and connection can really grow.

You do not need to be Indigenous to attend.
Everyone is welcome, and we invite community members of all backgrounds and cultures to join us!

🙌 Want to Volunteer?
We’re looking for volunteers to help make Bingo Night fun and run smoothly! Volunteers will help with things like managing the bingo game, helping with prizes, and supporting the event.

Please email [email protected] with “Bingo Volunteer” in the subject line if you’re interested.

Please note: volunteers will not be able to play bingo while volunteering.

📣 Stay Connected!
There are lots more exciting Indigenous Culture Centre events to come!
Follow the ICC page for updates, upcoming events, prizes, and more.

Have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Come play, connect, laugh, and enjoy an evening with community! 🎉🌿

08/13/2026

✨UPCOMING FREE COMMUNITY EVENT✨

Hey Community,

UIVS Culture Domain is once again gearing up to host their annual Indigenous Market here in Red Deer. This is an open call for FNMI artists and vendors who would like to be a part of this event.

There are no registration fees, and no vendor fees, for this one day market.

Last year, we were joined by Indigenous artisans from all over Alberta, as well as some from Vancouver and Victoria. Multiple booths showcasing beading of all kinds, tufting and leatherwork, ribbon skirts and shirts, custom printed shirts and sweaters, digital designs for stickers, stationery & accessories, Indigenous themed gift baskets, baked bannock & fry bread, assorted soups, stews & salads - you name it, we had it, and we'd love to see an even bigger turnout this year!

So whether your style is more traditional or more contemporary, we'd love to have you join us - secure your booth for the Indigenous Market today!

🗓️: Saturday September 19th 2026
🕝: 11AM-5PM
📍: Festival Hall, 4214 58 Street (next to LTCHS)

For more information, or to register, please contact Delores at:
☎️: 403-318-9316
📧: [email protected]

08/12/2026

Red Deer RCMP are searching for missing 15 year-old Vada Baptiste.

Vada was last seen on August 06, 2026 in Red Deer, Alberta. She is described as:
EYES: Brown | HAIR: Brown
HEIGHT: 5'5" | WEIGHT: 114 lbs

If you have any information about Vada please contact: Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Please share: https://www.aboriginalalert.ca/missingpersons/vada-6406

Source: Red Deer RCMP

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08/12/2026

Free Cucumber pop-up happening tonight at Echo Food Rescue!

Hey everyone! 🥒💚

WOW — we absolutely love the support, and you guys have definitely come out in full force tonight!

As crazy as it sounds, even 7,000 lbs of cucumbers isn’t going to be enough for all of the cars that are currently here.

If you haven’t already left to come get cucumbers, please don’t head our way tonight. We don’t want you making the trip only to leave empty-handed.

We’re hopeful that we’ll have more cucumbers on Friday, and if we do, I’ll post and let everyone know!

Thank you SO much for the incredible response and for helping us rescue all of this food. 🥒💚

While supplies last!!! 🥒 WE HAVE CUCUMBERS… 7,000 LBS OF THEM! 🥒

And peppers!!!

Yes, you read that right - 7,000 POUNDS of cucumbers! 😲

We’re having a FREE Drive-Thru Cucumber Pop-Up TONIGHT from 7:00–8:00 PM at ECHO Food Rescue!

Thinking about making some homemade pickles? 🥒
Need cucumbers for relish?
Love a good cucumber salad?
Or maybe you just really, really love cucumbers? 😂

Come and get some! Everyone is welcome, and they are completely FREE.

🚗 Drive-Thru Pop-Up
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM TONIGHT Wednesday August 12, 2026
🥒 FREE CUCUMBERS - LOTS OF THEM!

Just pull up and we’ll load your car! 🚗🥒 No need to get out — we’ll get you loaded up and on your way.

📍 Need directions?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hYvgAu8Ye3VF4ov2A

08/05/2026

✨Free community event - happening TONIGHT!✨

Hey Community,

This event is open to all community members - everyone is welcome!
It's a free event, with snacks and drinks provided for attendees.
All required learning supplies are also being provided.
And there's also free childminding available on-site!

So if you're looking for an awesome evening of cultural learning and fun,
please join Aaren and Jojo at the Waskasoo Board Room at the Red Deer Public Library.

Tonight from 6-7:30PM!

Register by phone at: 403-896-4154
or email at: [email protected]