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Virtual Cree Classes in Partnership with Edmonton Public Library- Starting October 19, 2020
Facilitated by Leslie Skinner
Running Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Description
Whether you want to reconnect to your ancestral language or learn a language from the territory, this is the class for you. This class is offered in partnership with the Canadian Native Friendship Centre and is suitable for beginners and those with previous language knowledge. This is a free registered, online class where you will also connect with community members and make new friends through shared passion for language revitalization. To receive a link and passcode to the online class via, please register with name and email address and instructions will be sent to you on the day of the session.
Registration for classes on Monday's:
https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f85d0d132b3343a00abca3e
Registration for classes on Wednesday's:
https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f85d1709aadc72f0056de08
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Virtual Powwow Dancing Class in Partnership with Edmonton Public Library-Starting January 27, 2021!
Powwow Dancing will be held every Wednesday from 6-8pm
Facilitated by Tyson Frencheater and Alicia Cardinal
Description
Are you and your family looking to do something active while also learning? The Canadian Native Friendship Centre's Powwow Dancing class might be the right class for you! Whether you are new to powwow dancing or want to learn a new style, this class covers it all. Come learn the history of the different styles and get a work-out in while you learn. The whole family is welcome!
This is a free registered, online class where you can learn and dance alongside other community members. To receive a link and passcode to the online class, please register with name and email address, and the instructions will be sent to you the day of the session.
*Disclaimer*
Zoom will be used for this virtual session. By joining, you acknowledge that EPL and the Canadian Native Friendship Centre do not take responsibility for Zoom's privacy policies and practices.
To Register follow the link: https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/6001c5c85b24473a006cc98e
Our Vision
The vision of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is toward an integrated, self-reliant Aboriginal community who participates as urban citizens taking responsibility for their shared condition in a spirit of health, cooperation and wellness within a strong cultural base.
Mission Statement
The mandate of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities, encouraging equal access to and participation in Canadian society while respecting Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness.
