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miyomahcihowak iskwēwak  ōki (They) women are in good health)

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Empowering Indigenous Women teachings about the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and well-being at every phase of life.

Please join us at the Indigenous Peoples Experience on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for a special event.

Your day begins with welcoming words and an introduction from Pam Greene and Elder Marjorie Wright at the Indigenous Peoples Experience. Guests are encouraged to arrive at Fort Edmonton Park at 10:00 am to take the first train ride at 10:20 am.

Event Information
Location: Indigenous Peoples Experience Fort Edmonton Park
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Event Coordinator: Pam Greene,  Indigenous Narratives Supervisor

Event Schedule
Choose to attend 1 of 4 morning workshops and 1 of 3 afternoon workshops. 

10:45 AM-11:00 AM Welcome & Introductions: Pam Greene, Indigenous Narratives Supervisor, IPE - Opening Blessing by Elder Marjorie Wright
Location: Medicine Garden (near the Indigenous Peoples Experience)

#1 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Estella Buckland, Northern Owl Traditions
Location: Food Arbour (near the Indigenous Peoples Experience)

#2 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Joanne Rose Campiou, Women’s Teachings
Location: Performance Arbour near the Indigenous Peoples Experience 

#3 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Gwen Sampson, Spirit Within: “Awakening your Blood Memory as a Nehiyaw Iskwew”
Location: Multi-Purpose Room #3, Indigenous Peoples Experience

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Alicia Cardinal, Special Dance Performance following Gwen Sampson’s Presentation
Location: Multi-Purpose Room #3, Indigenous Peoples Experience

#4 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fish Scale Art (Supplies provided): Judy Osler, IAM Collective (20 participants maximum, first come first serve)
Location: Clerks Quarters - 1846 Fort Edmonton

“pe mîcisowak!” Come and eat! Savor Traditional Indigenous Lunch with a creative flare!”
12:05 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch Buffet
Location: Multi-Purpose Room #1 & 2, Indigenous Peoples Experience

#1 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Make Your Own Smudge Spray & Salts with Holistic Habits, Shanel Stromberg (18 participants maximum, first come first serve)
Location: Multi-Purpose Room #3, Indigenous Peoples Experience

#2 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM sîpiy pimohtêwin: Naomi McIlwraith, Indigenous Narratives Supervisor
Location: Meeting Place Exit Vestibule

#3 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Wâhkôhtowin Walk [plants and medicines] Pam Greene, Indigenous Narratives Supervisor
Location: Meeting Place Exit (Outside): IPE Nature Trails

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tea and conversation facilitated by Pam Greene, Indigenous Narratives Supervisor
Location: Multi-Purpose Room #1 & 2, Indigenous Peoples Experience

4:00 PM Final Blessing:  Elder Marjorie Wright
Location: Multi-Purpose Room #1 & 2, Indigenous Peoples Experience