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Digging in the Dirt Film Screening and Discussion

Athabasca Hall 9705 98 Avenue, Peace River, AB

Digging in the Dirt Film Screening and Discussion A documentary about the psychological cost of working in Alberta's oil sands. To commemorate World Suicide Prevention day the Community Helpers Program will be hosting a film screening with a panelist discussion to follow. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at: Community Helpers | Peace River School Division (prsd.ab.ca) or email [email protected].

Free

Regular Council Meeting

Council Chambers 9911 100 St, Peace River, Alberta

Council Meetings https://peaceriver.ca/council/

Fall Cleanup

This year's Fall Cleanup is being brought to your curbside on September 13th or 14th - depending on your regular garbage pickup day.

Culture Days

River Front Park, Peace River, Alberta AB

Culture Days is a multi-media event with arts and crafts activities for children and adults (mask making, clay bowls, monoprinting, street art, Peace flags and a dove mural), performances by local artists Croakin' Four, Northern Aces, 8 Squared, Muzyka Dancers and more! The Peace River Farmer's Market and food vendors will also be participating. Those who are interested in showcasing your art, volunteering, or sponsoring, please contact [email protected]

Free

Regular Council Meeting

Council Chambers 9911 100 St, Peace River, Alberta

Council Meetings https://peaceriver.ca/council/

Peace Region KAIROS Blanket Exercise (For Agencies/Volunteers)

Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre 10302-99 Street, Peace River, AB

KAIROS Blanket Exercise has been offered across Canada, in schools, to community groups, employers, and the general public. The Blanket Exercise is an interactive experience looking at Canadian history from an Indigenous viewpoint. Developed with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators the activity strives to speak truth, and broaden understanding, respect and Reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous people. Peace River Aboriginal Interagency has completed a version with a localized script to the Peace Region. It is an interactive and experiential 2 hour training which teaches Indigenous history through an Indigenous lens. Facilitators guide participants through a summarized version of historic events from pre-contact to colonization,

Free

Peace River Job Fair

Peace Valley Inns, Emerald Room 9602 101 St, Peace River, Alberta

Peace River Job Fair Open to the public! Peace River & Area's job fair connects potential employees with employers looking to hire.  A one-stop-shop for part-time and full-time positions across many industries including fast food, restaurants, retail, grocery, bus drivers, substitute educational assistants, 911 call center, hotels, oilfield and building construction labour, Class 1 & 3 drivers. Employer Booth Registration Email completed registration forms to the Chamber office at [email protected] by 4:00 pm on September 22, 2022. Job Fair Registration Form Questions? Contact: Gayle Walton 780-625-1845 [email protected]

Free

Peace Region KAIROS Blanket Exercise (For Agencies/Volunteers)

Peace Valley Funeral Home 8002 102 Ave Unit H, Peace River, AB

KAIROS Blanket Exercise has been offered across Canada, in schools, to community groups, employers, and the general public. The Blanket Exercise is an interactive experience looking at Canadian history from an Indigenous viewpoint. Developed with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators the activity strives to speak truth, and broaden understanding, respect and Reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous people. Peace River Aboriginal Interagency has completed a version with a localized script to the Peace Region. It is an interactive and experiential 2 hour training which teaches Indigenous history through an Indigenous lens. Facilitators guide participants through a summarized version of historic events from pre-contact to colonization,

Free

Holy Angels Film Screening

Peace River Municipal Library 9807 97 Ave, Peace River, AB

This short but powerful documentary by Jay Cardinal Villeneuve is filmed with fierce determination to uncover history and move past it, speaking of resilience of a people who have found ways of healing and coming home again. We will have a sharing circle afterwards and start with a smudge and opening prayer.

Free

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

AB

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Join us for a day celebrating and honouring local Indigenous culture. Itinerary: 9:00AM - Pipe Ceremony 4:00PM - Every Child Matters Walk 4:30PM - Riverfront Park Event with keynote speakers Steven Cooper, Kathleen Laboucan, and Terry Ladue 5:00PM - Free stew and bannock from Kokum's Shack Workshops open to everyone: Porcupine earrings Bannock on a stick Beading Bead red dress pin Bead orange shirt pin Bowl game Dreamcatchers Medicine bag Pouches Metis beadwork inspired dot art Other activities at Riverfront Park include mini round dance, storytelling, children activities with Peace Family Resource Network, coffee from Tim Hortons, live music

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