Enviros

Here are our sponsors for the silent auction. There are plenty of cool prizes to bid on! be sure to check them out!

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We still have sponsorship opportunities and room for 6 more teams to golf! Please visit https://www.showpass.com/jannardengolf to get your tickets!

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We want to give a massive thanks to our hole sponsors for making this event possible. Show them some love!

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We still have sponsorship opportunities and room for 6 more teams to golf! Please visit https://www.showpass.com/jannardengolf to get your tickets.

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We are having a good time this week volunteering with the The Kinsmen Club Of Calgary selling tickets for the Kinsmen Millions. The Kinsmen Club of Calgary has been an ongoing supporter of Enviros, and we always have a good time joining them during Stampede week.

Enviros is pleased to be a part of the 2024 Sober Stampede. Come out this Saturday between noon and 8pm to speak with our Shunda Creek Alumni and enjoy the free outdoor concert and festival.

This is Calgary's largest and event taking place in the middle of . Its always the right time to talk about wellness.
Event:
Location 123 11th Ave SE

Calgary's Sober Stampede 🤠 Get ready to kick up your heels at the Sober Stampede, the most anticipated family-friendly event of the season! Held in the heart of Calgary, AB, this unique festival offers all the thrills of a traditional stampede with a refreshing, alcohol-free twist.

From now until August 31, 2024, Rogers Birdies for Kids Presented by AltaLink will match all funds that are donated to Enviros by up to 50%. Enviros is privileged to be one of the agencies selected to participate in this matching program. To donate, please visit
https://rogerscharityclassic.com/enviros/

Are you looking for something fun to do tonight? Join the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce on the rooftop patio of the Calgary Downtown Marriott for their Q***r Artist Showcase.

View a showcase of artwork from local q***r artists operating out of the Calgary area, enjoy the full bar and BBQ style concession, check out the artwork available for purchase and enjoy the varied entertainment scheduled for the evening including performances from local drag artists. Tickets are still available:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-alberta-lgbtq-chamber-of-commerce-calgary-q***r-artist-showcase-tickets-891806034857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: Calgary Q***r Artist Showcase Hosted on the rooftop patio of the Calgary Downtown Marriott Hotel, guests are in for a night of networking, art, and stellar entertainment!

Tomorrow is Tsuut'ina Nation Treaty Day. Celebrations will take place at the Grey Eagle beginning at 8am.

The Tsuut’ina Nation first entered into a Treaty with the British Crown in 1877 with the signing of Treaty 7 in September of that year. This Treaty initially created a reserve at Blackfoot Crossing, near Gleichen Alberta, that was to be jointly shared between the Tsuut’ina, the Siksika and the Kainai Nation. Following the disappearance of the Buffalo from the Alberta plains in the following years, and unrest with the shared reserve, the Nation moved near Fort Calgary in 1880. The Nation endured further hardships in the years follwing the signing of Treaty 7, and in the summer of 1881 discussions began with representatives of the Canadian Government for the creation of a new and separate reserve. After scouting potential locations, the Tsuut’ina settled along the Fish Creek that fall, on land that would soon be formally granted as a reserve.

On June 27 1883, a new Treaty, as a supplement to Treaty 7, was agreed to by Chief Bull Head, Many Horses, Eagle Robe, Big Plume and Painted Otter. The new Treaty established the Tsuut’ina Nation reserve that we know today, having been surveyed the year before, and consisting of 108 square miles of land between Calgary and Bragg Creek.

Join us at Enmax Park tomorrow for National Indigenous Family Day and Pow Wow! The theme for 2024 is “Inspiring Our Youth for Change” and reflects the pride that First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities take in their rich heritage, traditions, and cultures through being the caretakers of Mother Earth and water the giver of life.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.

In 1996, June 21 was declared National Aboriginal Day. In 2017, the day was renamed to National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Artwork: "Sunset Song" by Blackfoot Artist Kalum Teke Dan.t.dan

June 22nd is "Perseverance in Pride", the Airdrie Pride Society Pride Festival and Solidarity. The day starts at 10:30 at Airdrie City Hall where the solidarity walk will begin with Disabled, Indigenous and People of Colour leading the way.

In the 1960's q***r folk were rioting and demanding safety. After the Stonewall Riots in 1969, organizers wanted to build on that spirit of resistance and planned a march called "Gay Pride" . Airdrie Pride Society chooses a solidarity walk because "Pride is resistance. We are walking together to resist those who are trying to silence us, diminish us, divide us. "

June is National Indigenous History Month AND Pride month. It is a time to learn, educate and celebrate each other.

This beautiful artwork is titled "Pride Dancers" created by two spirit Artist Griffin Germain.

See their work here https://www.redbubble.com/people/iiipeash/shop

Tomorrow, Heritage Park is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples day with a traditional Pow Wow all day. At 4 pm, in partnership with the University of Calgary, join them for the 9th annual Campfire Chats event, a Celebration of Indigenous Music and Culture.

These events are included with a regular entry ticket to Heritage Park and there is no charge for Indigenous people.
https://heritagepark.ca/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/

Tomorrow is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and there are events happening throughout the city to Celebrate. One of these events is a tipi raising at Olympic Plaza from 11:00am-1:00pm. Tipi raising is an essential part of many First Nations cultures across Turtle Island.

Once the tipi has been raised, Elders will share a series of stories in the spirit of cultural sharing. This is a free event, but they do encourage you to RSVP.

https://www.artscommons.ca/nipd-tipi-raising-rsvp

Today, is Juneteenth, a day that holds profound significance in American history as it marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

This momentous occasion reminds us of the ongoing journey toward equality and justice for all.

Juneteenth serves as a poignant reminder of the progress made and the work still ahead of us in creating a society where every individual is valued and empowered.

Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S. on June 17, 2021.

To learn more, please visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
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Mark your calendars! June 17th is a day to celebrate the Indigenous people of Canada! The celebration is hosted by Honouring Mother Earth, a grassroots table of volunteers who come together each year to plan and host the official Opening Ceremonies for Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary.

Join us at Olympic Plaza beginning at 11:45am.
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Join Black Pride YYC on June 19th for a colorful evening at their Pride Movie Night, complete with a panel discussion and complimentary refreshments.

Tickets are by donation and can be purchased https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-pride-yyc-movie-night-tickets-902416320507?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

From June 14th to 16th, the South Glenmore Park will transform into a hub of learning and exploration, featuring a Métis Trapper tent and immersive experiences. Delve into Métis language, cultural practices, and history amidst the picturesque backdrop of Weasel Head Flats (90th Ave and Oakmount Dr SW). It's a unique opportunity to connect with Métis heritage and deepen our understanding of this vibrant community.

Mamawii Kishkayta - Gather and Learn with the Métis Otipemisiwak Métis Event

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on June 19, 2024. To hear about our 2023/2024 fiscal year, please RSVP to attend https://forms.office.com/r/T0M9Q601TY

June is both National Indigenous History Month and Pride month. This is an opportunity to come together and celebrate each other, and a time for learning.
We can test our knowledge about Indigenous People in Canada and the 2SLGBTQI+ Community in Canada by accessing the links below.

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/quiz/cc-quiz-indigenous-peoples

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/quiz/cc-quiz-lgbtq2s-in-canada

Photo Credit: Chief Lady Bird. Chief Lady Bird is a Chippewa and Potawatomi artist, illustrator, educator and community activist from Rama First Nation and Moosedeer Point First Nation, who currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. Chief Lady Bird (Ogimaakwebnes) is her spirit name, which she uses professionally as an artist.

In the coming days, we will be posting events and information about both of these important communities in Canada.

From now until August 31, 2024, Rogers Birdies for Kids Presented by AltaLink will match all funds that are donated to Enviros by up to 50%. Enviros is privileged to be one of the agencies selected to participate in this matching program. To donate, please visit https://rogerscharityclassic.com/enviros/