Urban Indigenous Voices Society

06/18/2026

✨ONGOING COMMUNITY RESOURCE✨

Hey Community,

Did you know that our friends from the Red Deer office of Elizabeth Fry: Northern Alberta, can help you catch up on your taxes and offer select financial guidance, all year round?!

If you are still needing to file personal taxes or have questions/concerns about taxes or personal finances in general, reach out to Mary Ann today and see if their program can help you!

Call 780-904-7350, or find them downtown at 4728 Ross Street!

06/17/2026

✨ UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT ✨

Hey Community,

Catch the UIVS team paired up with Otipemisiwak Métis District 3 down at Bower Ponds this Canada Day!

If you or someone you know, would like to feature their cultural crafts at our tables, or would be interested in walking the stage for the Indigenous Fashion show - then please reach out to us and let us know. We want to hear from you!

We're looking for community members to proudly model any ribbon skirts/shirts, beading, leatherwork, indigenized apparel and accessories (jewelry, shoes, bags) they have or have made, to join us on the stage for 2:30PM that day.

The contact for our Canada Day activities, is Bobbi Cunningham and you can reach her by phone (403-396-5356) or by email ([email protected])

06/16/2026

✨UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT✨

Hey Community,

Our friends from Pow Wow Times are also holding an event for National Indigenous Peoples Day this year!

Monday June 22nd 2026
Festival Hall, 4214 58 Street (next to LTCHS)
From 5-8PM

They'll be having an awards ceremony, Powwow performances and dinner.

For more information about this event, please contact Pow Wow Times through their FB page or email to:
[email protected]

06/16/2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 - all across Alberta!

🌞 We're celebrating First Nations, Métis & Inuit Cultures Across Alberta NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY 2026

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the longest day of the year, we celebrate to recognize the rich cultures, traditions, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples across Canada.

There are many events across Alberta to participate in, not all are listed below. Check out your local community for events happening near you.

Sunday 🪶 June 21, 2026

📍 CALGARY

The Gathering at Moh’kinsstis
🕙 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
🎶 Cultural performances • Artisan market • Storytelling • Music • Ceremony • Community gathering
📍 ContainR Art Park & Alexandra Centre, Inglewood

Walk for Reconciliation
🕣 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🚶 Community walk honouring Survivors and celebrating Indigenous cultures
📍 Harry Hays Building to The Confluence

OHSOTO'KINO at Studio Bell

🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎤 Indigenous music • Inuit throat singing • Artisan vendors • Free admission
📍 Studio Bell, National Music Centre

Heritage Park Celebration
🏹 Powwow • Drumming • Dancing • Storytelling • Campfire Chats
📍 Heritage Park Historical Village

Aboriginal Awareness Week Family Day Festival & Powwow
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🪶 Grand Entry • Powwow • Children's Activities • Arts & Crafts Market
📍 Calgary Stampede Grounds

📍 EDMONTON

TELUS World of Science Indigenous Peoples Day
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
⛺ Tipi Raising • Artisan Market • Cultural Teachings • Performances • Free BBQ
📍 TELUS World of Science Edmonton

NorQuest College Celebration
📅 June 17 | Noon – 2:00 PM
🧵 Beading • Drumming • Dancing • Traditional Foods • Cultural Workshops
📍 NorQuest College Atrium

Join communities throughout Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8 Territories for:

🪶Traditional Powwows
🪶Drumming & Singing
🪶Métis Jigging
🪶Indigenous Artisan Markets
🪶Tipi Raisings
🪶Storytelling & Teachings
🪶Traditional Foods
🪶Youth & Family Activities
🪶Reconciliation & Community Gatherings

Event details are subject to change. Check local organizers for updates.

06/16/2026

✨UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT✨

Hey Community,

Please feel welcome to join our friends from Shining Mountains LCS for National Indigenous Peoples Day this year! There will be cultural presentations, including artifacts, history overview and a community gathering for Singing, Drumming, and Jigging after a shared lunch of Tacos in a bag!

Sunday June 21st 2026
4925 46 Street, Red Deer
From 11AM-2:30PM

For more information, or to register as a vendor - please call 403-346-9794

06/16/2026

✨ 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 detailed agenda will be available in August. 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

06/16/2026

✨City and Provincial Planning Presentation✨

Hey Community,

If you are wanting to know more about the HWY2 projects being planned, the Province will be holding public information sessions regarding these proposed improvements through the Red Deer area, including the potential replacement and realignment of the Red Deer River bridge affecting Maskepetoon Park and Heritage Ranch.

The information session is planned for this upcoming Thursday and there will be two presentations to choose from, both are the same - this is only to accommodate more community members wanting to attend and engage with them. Members from this project team will be onsite to answer your questions and respond to feedback.

Thursday June 18th 2026
From 5-9PM,
1st presentation at 6PM, 2nd presentation at 8PM

Festival Hall
4214 58 Street (next to LTCHS)

06/15/2026

✨UPCOMING FREE COMMUNITY EVENT✨

Hey Community, come spend a day in the garden with Elders Lynn, Corky, Charlene, and Russel!

Experience a nature walk on the land and hear teachings and stories directly from our Elders, before sharing a tasty BBQ lunch with them in the garden.

Please dress for time spent outdoors, bring your water bottle and notebook, and your appetite for knowledge and BBQ! It's sure to be a delightful summer day spent together in community.

For more information, please contact UIVS by

Phone:
403-505-4049

Email:
[email protected]

06/15/2026

Hey Community,

Do you have any left over project supplies kicking around in your garage, junk drawer, etc? If so the UIVS Parade Planning Committee would love to take it off your hands and help keep it out of the landfill!

Our team is currently looking for any possible donations of:
- Small to Medium pieces of lumber or plywood
- Any kind of paint, in any colour
- Paint brushes and rollers, in any sizes or textures
- Painters tape, electrical tape, packing tape
- Rope, string, yarn, in any sizes, colours, or textures
- Clothing or raw material, in any shade of blue or white, any sizes or textures.

If you're able to drop off, please bring it to the UIVS office at your earliest convenience. If you aren't able to drop off, please contact UIVS Jamie by phone or email and we will try to arrange a speedy pickup! To help us spread the word, please like and share this post if possible. We appreciate any and all community support for this! 🙏

Phone:
403-505-4049

Email:
[email protected]

06/15/2026

🌱UPCOMING PLANTING BEE🌱

Hey Community,

Want to learn more about medicine teachings for to***co and how to plant, care for, and harvest it? Join the UIVS and Common Ground team members as they once again join forces for our annual to***co planting and you can learn hands-on as we prepare for the next years ceremonial medicine supply.

All are welcome!
Please dress to be out in the garden, bring your water bottle and a potluck item of your choice to share, if possible!

Thursday June 18th 2026
Starts at 5PM
Common Ground Garden Project
5581 45 Street, Red Deer (In Capstone, behind Troubled Monk)