Indigenous
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Events commemorate 150th anniversary of Treaty 6
A powwow, a treaty signing reenactment, and community gatherings continue this week to mark 150 years since First Nations and the Crown first entered into Treaty 6 on Aug. 23, 1876.
Rossdale debate reflects differing worldviews and capacities, advocates say
Decisions such as the land-use changes that Edmonton's city council recently made in Rossdale tend to draw imaginary lines as if they are real, says an Indigenous relations expert.
On the agenda: Indigenous engagement, megaphones, fireworks
This week, council will consider its policy for engaging Indigenous groups regarding river valley development, review regulations for megaphones in public spaces, and discuss Diwali celebrations and the use of fireworks.
TELUS to beta-test Indigenous-powered AI tool
TELUS will become the first beta tester of wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, a writing tool that uses artificial intelligence to help non-Indigenous people accurately communicate about Indigenous Peoples by correcting unconscious bias or racism in written material.
Edmonton's responsibilities on Indigenous relations: Where the candidates stand
Candidates are narrowly split when it comes to their responses to Taproot's candidate survey on Edmonton's responsibilities regarding Indigenous relations.
Some voters told Taproot that reconciliation with Indigenous nations matters for their vote
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work in the lead up to the municipal election on Oct. 20 reveal that many voters expect results rather than rhetoric when it comes to how the city reconciles with Indigenous nations and peoples.
Whiskeyjack marks 30 years with Bent Arrow by imagining the future
After marking her 30th anniversary with Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, executive director Cheryl Whiskeyjack told Taproot she's still working to build a future in Edmonton where social-service systems work better and people regularly get what they need.
Edmonton 2 Spirit Society to host first solo powwow
The Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is hosting its first standalone powwow at Borden Park on June 28 to shine a spotlight on two-spirit people and what makes them who they are.
Calls for public engagement: Vision Zero, policing, renaming
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making about policing, road safety, the name of municipal assets, and more.