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

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

Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land

An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural

Resource Circle Society (IECRCS)

May 2009

Page 2: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy - ConceptA 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

Page 3: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy - ConceptA 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

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Kihci Askiy – Location

Page 5: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy – Location

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Kihci Askiy – Site Layout

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Kihci Askiy - Ceremony

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Kihci Askiy - Ceremony

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Kihci Askiy - Learning

Page 10: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy - Learning

Page 11: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy – Special Events

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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

Page 13: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy - IECRCSA 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

Page 14: Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural Resource Circle Society (IECRCS) May 2009

Kihci Askiy – Next StepsOpening 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

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Kihci Askiy – Thank You