TALK Conference: Truth Awakening Love & Knowledge

09/20/2023

03/15/2022

Are you interested in learning more facts about the Indigenous communities within Alberta or the Red Deer area? We are going to start posting weekly facts, so watch for those!

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Did you know? There are 46 First Nations communities within Alberta. The most commonly spoken First Nations languages are Kainai (Blackfoot); Cree; Chipewyan; Dene; Sarcee; and Stoney (Nakoda Sioux).

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P.S: Keep an eye out for our future posts 👀 We will be posting information about the upcoming Waskasoo Seepee Pow wow soon!

01/12/2022

Did you know? Pow wow dancers dress in regalia specific to their dance categories. This can include eagle feathers, hair roaches, jewelry, moccasins, and makeup. Powwow clothing and other accessories are created carefully and attentively, and hold a deep and spiritual significance to each dancer. 🧡🙌

12/06/2021

Pow wows are traditional or competitive events, with most traditional events being held within a particular community. Competitive events have both dance and drum contests, both including various categories. Dancers are judged on their footwork, and regalia. Winners receive various awards or cash prizes!

11/30/2021

Pow wows are either public events that permit anyone to attend including the general public, or are private events. These private events usually include particular First Nations communities, via invitation only.

11/22/2021

Unfortunately, pow wows were not allowed in Canada (followed by the United States) via the Indian Act in 1876, but by 1914 some tribes and areas were allowed to continue cultural ceremonies. This didn't include all of Canada, although some tribes such as the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation and Thunderchild First Nation continued to hold pow wows during the restrictive times. In 1951 these restrictions were lifted and by the 1960s a very strong era of pow wow revival occurred all across Canada.

11/18/2021

Powwow dancers have vastly different regalia, and each piece is important to each dancer in a different way. Regalia can represent stages in a dancers life, such as achievements, or are special items bought or created by those close to the dancers. Regalia can also represent a dancer's tribe or heritage.


Happy Monday! Have an amazing week everyone, you deserve it. 😁🧡

11/09/2021

Powwows are one of the best ways to help educate non-Indigenous peoples on our traditional ways of life and many other cultural practices Indigenous peoples have. Powwows are ceremonies or celebrations of Indigenous culture, so non-Indigenous peoples attending can learn about different dances, listen to singing and drumming, purchase crafts such as beading and more, and truly learn about Indigenous peoples traditional ceremonies and cultural practices. Powwows are one of the best ways to bring communities together ❤️

09/28/2020

Along with the drum, which is arguably the most prominent instrument in Native American music, singing at a Pow Wow is a treasured musical experience for all.

08/04/2020

North America’s Largest Pow Wow 2017 Gathering of Nations April 28-29, 2017 Expo New Mexico 300 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Albuquerque, New Mexico Fi...