
Library unveils land acknowledgment plaque
A Land Acknowledgment unveiling took place at the Morinville Community Library on Friday after the Indigenous People’s Day Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Jean Baptiste Park.
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A Land Acknowledgment unveiling took place at the Morinville Community Library on Friday after the Indigenous People’s Day Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Jean Baptiste Park.
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The Town of Morinville and Alexander First Nation raised the Treaty Six flag Saturday morning for the second time in as many years. […]
Elder Sam Burnstick and Mayor Lisa Holmes raising the Treaty flag, Elders Ron Arcand, Clarence Arcand, Narcisse Paul and Linda […]
The 20th Annual National Aboriginal Day will be celebrated in Morinville June 21 with ceremonial drumming and the raising of the Treaty 6 flag above Town Hall on 100 Avenue. […]
Photos by Stephen Dafoe
Alexander – The sun wasn’t the only thing beating down on Alexander over the Canada Day weekend. Warm weather and a positive spirit combined for an enjoyable opening day to this year’s Kipohtakaw Annual Traditional Pow Wow. The Grand Entry took place Saturday afternoon with Chief Herb Arcand… […]
By Stephen Dafoe
Alexander – Band members line up in the powwow grounds of Alexander First Nation on a Friday morning, each member of the band having their name checked against an official list. With the name found and suitable identification provided, a $5 bill is handed to an RCMP officer in red serge to pass on to the band member along with his firm handshake. It is an annual tradition that dates back to 1876 when the Cree of Alexander or Kipohtakaw became a signatory member of the Confederacy of Treaty 6… […]
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