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Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land

Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land. An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009. Kihci Askiy - Concept. A land area for Aboriginal Cultural and Ceremonial activities within the City of Edmonton

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Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land

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  1. Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

  2. Kihci Askiy - Concept • A land area for Aboriginal Cultural and Ceremonial activities within the City of Edmonton • A place where the diversity of Aboriginal Cultures can practice ceremonies and prayer • A place where Youth and Families can access cultural resources • A place where Edmontonians can learn about the traditions of Aboriginal people

  3. Kihci Askiy - Concept • A much needed resource for Edmonton’s growing Aboriginal population • A place for Aboriginal people to reconnect: identity, spirit, and purpose • A place to learn • A place of Natural and Cultural History

  4. Kihci Askiy – Location

  5. Kihci Askiy – Location

  6. Kihci Askiy – Site Layout

  7. Kihci Askiy - Ceremony

  8. Kihci Askiy - Ceremony

  9. Kihci Askiy - Learning

  10. Kihci Askiy - Learning

  11. Kihci Askiy – Special Events

  12. Kihci Askiy – A Partnership • Between IECRCS and the City of Edmonton • Based Principles of Stewardship and Relationship Agreement: Sharing, Trust, Respect, and Renewal • Provide opportunities for partnership programming and mutually beneficial activities • A Legacy for the Future of Aboriginal people in Edmonton

  13. Kihci Askiy - IECRCS • A Council of Elders: 16 Members and Grand Council • A Non-Profit Society in late 2006 • To coordinate cultural resources for Aboriginal Edmonton • Create opportunities for cultural access • Already hold regular ceremonies and activities at land site

  14. Kihci Askiy – Next Steps • Opening and amending the “Whitemud Integrated Plan 2003” for Public Consultations in May 2009 - Completed • Review Kihci Aski component with Aboriginal community and General Public in May & June 2009 - Completed • Report back to Transportation, Asset Management, and Public Works Committee in September 2009 - Completed • Present recommendations to City Council in October 2009 for approval - Completed and Approved • Develop a landscaping, architectural, programming and fund development proposal

  15. Kihci Askiy – Thank You

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