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Peace Region KAIROS Blanket Exercise (For Agencies/Volunteers)
Peace Region KAIROS Blanket Exercise (For Agencies/Volunteers)
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,
Peace River Job Fair
Peace River Job Fair
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]
Peace Region KAIROS Blanket Exercise (For Agencies/Volunteers)
Peace Region KAIROS Blanket Exercise (For Agencies/Volunteers)
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,
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Holy Angels Film Screening
Holy Angels Film Screening
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.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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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Peace River & District Ski Patrol Training
Become a certified Canadian Ski Patroller! Help your community, improve your on-snow ability and get your Advanced First Aid Training! Contact us before October 1, 2022 to learn more or to commit to joining us (event date listed is a 'virtual' date). Scan the QR code to learn more about Canadian Ski Patrol. Training starts mid-October. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Fall Fibre Arts Market
Fall Fibre Arts Market
Fall Fibre Arts Market Stop by to chat with artists to learn more about their crafts and check out a variety of fibre items for sale! If you can't make it, items by local fibre artists will be for sale at the Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre from October 4 to October 29.
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Sisters in Spirit
Sisters in Spirit
This is a special service to honour and remember those who have gone missing and whose lives have been taken. At 4:30, participants will march from the Peace River Museum to Riverfront Park, where a memorial service will take place. All are asked to wear red in support. If you would like to volunteer or speak at the event or add names to be remembered, please contact [email protected] or call/text 780-219-5789.
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Fire Hall Open House
Fire Hall Open House
The Peace River Fire Department and the County of Northern Lights Fire Services are hosting an Open House at Fire Hall #1 in downtown Peace River (10018 100 Ave.) on October 19th from 9:00AM to 1:00PM!
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Small Business Week Celebration – Blast of the Past Dinner & Dance
Bring your staff and dress as your favourite decade from the 80's to today!
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Halloween Skate
Halloween Skate
Test skate your Halloween costume and enjoy spooky music treats & fun on the ice! Free event sponsored by United Rentals!