YMCA Calgary Indigenous Active Life

10/07/2026

No telescope needed to spot the stars. ✨

A huge thank you to TD, Connaught Fund – University of Toronto, Imperial Oil, Fluor Corporation, Calgary Foundation, Cultural Survival and TC Energy, for the generous support in helping make Indigenous Science Night: Stones, Stories and Stars possible at TELUS Spark.

Thanks to their support, guests can experience Indigenous science, astronomy, and cultural knowledges from across Turtle Island through stone circles, star stories, planetarium experiences, telescope viewing, hands-on activities, and conversations with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, astronomers, and Indigenous scientists.

We’re grateful to the funders helping bring this night and these teachings to life.

And a special thank you to First Student Canada, our Shuttle Sponsor, for helping guests get to and from the event with ease. Continuous shuttle service will run between the Calgary Zoo North Entrance and the TELUS Spark Main Entrance from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Come connect land and stars with us at Indigenous Science Night on October 16. 🌙🔭

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10/07/2026

10/07/2026

📚🧡 BOOKS & BEADS IS BACK! 🧡📚

Come spend the evening with us for stories, beading, dinner & good company!

This round, we’ll be reading At Ends We Rest by Métis author Samantha Erron Gibbon — a collection of short stories about Indigenous youth exploring grief, family, identity, connection and healing.

✨ No homework required!We’ll be reading the stories aloud together while you bead, create, listen or just hang out.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 USAY Youth Centre | 1715 36 Street SE
👥 Ages 12–29
🍽️ Dinner provided

🧡 New to beading? No problem! No experience is needed and we’ll have beading kits and supplies available. Already working on something? Bring your own project! And if you don’t feel like beading at all, that’s totally okay too.

Books & Beads is part of USAY’s Grief Circle programming — a relaxed space to connect, create and spend time together.

🔗 Register through our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/usaycalgary

One registration form per participant, please.

10/07/2026

The Men’s Group Support Worker supports Niitoiyis’ Indigenous men’s family violence prevention and wellness programming, including weekly Healing Circles, cultural teachings, educational sessions, and land-based activities.

For details and to apply, visit the Careers tab at www.niitoiyis.com. Resumes/CVs can be submitted to [email protected].
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10/07/2026

Join us tonight!!!!

09/22/2026

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Our Drum and Dance Program is returning for the 2026-2027 program year, and we're excited to welcome everyone back!

As we gather for our first day of program, we encourage everyone to wear an Orange Shirt in honor of Residential School Survivors, their families, and all those who never made it home. With National Day for Truth and Reconciliation taking place on September 30, this is an opportunity for us to come together in reflection, remembrance, and reconciliation.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in program and sharing another year of culture, learning, song, and dance together. 🧡🪶🥁

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09/22/2026

06/17/2026

🧵 T-Dress Workshop 🧵

Calling all experienced sewers!

Join us on **Thursday, June 18 at 3:00 PM** at the **USAY Youth Centre** for a T-Dress Workshop. This hands-on workshop is designed for participants with previous sewing experience who are interested in creating a traditional T-Dress while connecting with community.

✨ All materials and sewing supplies provided
🍽 Dinner provided
📍 USAY Youth Centre – 1715 36 Street SE

Space is limited, so be sure to register soon!

🔗 Register through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/usaycalgary

06/14/2026

🏀YMCA 19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament, A Huge Success!🏀

Our 19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament was an incredible success! We were honored to have so many talented athletes come out, compete, and play with heart, determination, and respect for the game.

Tournament Results

1v1 18+ Male (First Ever Division)
🥇 Champion: Sun Sun- JoeLuke
🥈 Runner-Up: Jacob James

1v1 18+ Female (First Ever Division)
🥇 Champion: Serenity Pretty Young Man
🥈 Runner-Up: Nakeana Clearsky

U17 Girls
🏆 Champions: Crew

U15 Girls
🏆 Champions: NBW

U15 Boys
🏆 Champions: United
🥈 2nd: Cookie

Shootout Champions
🎯Ron
🎯 Iilyanna Catface

MVP Awards (U17/U15)
⭐ Iilyanna Catface
⭐ Kent

Everyone had an amazing time, and the energy throughout the tournament was unforgettable. A special shoutout goes to Dwight Good Eagle Farahat and his DJ team for keeping the music, good vibes, and those classic *Greasy Frybread* vibes flowing all day long.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our incredible partners Urban Society for Aboriginal, Miskanawah, 1v1 Continuous Basketball, Questishere, and our anonymous donors. Also special thank you to our friends at the Brookfield YMCA for the space to host our tournament and the incredible staff who provided support throughout the day. Your support helped make this year's tournament a tremendous success.

Most importantly, thank you to all of our youth athletes. You competed with heart, spirit, sportsmanship, and respect for the game. We are proud of each and every one of you.

We look forward to continuing to grow this tournament, welcoming new partners, and making it even bigger and better for our youth in the years to come.

🏀Respect and love for the game!❤️

06/13/2026

19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament is on this weekend.

Registration can be found on our feed or on-site (12 PM)

- Cash prizes
- Swag
- Food provided
& more!

Come down tomorrow and play to win! 🏆