#Edmonton event centre

[bronzecats]

National Rainbow Week of Action in Canada

In this post I have compiled all the information I could find regarding upcoming events for the Rainbow Week of Action. There are two online events, and dozens on in-person events across the country.

"Within the Rainbow Week of Action, we are pushing governments and elected officials at every level to take action for Rainbow Equality and address rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate. As such, we have identified calls to action for every level of government. These calls to action can be reviewed here."

Event list below:

Events are listed in date order, provinces in general west-to-east order. I have included as much detail as possible, please reference the links at the bottom of the post. At this time, there are no events in N.W.T. and Nova Scotia. Last updated: May 14th, 9:53pm PDT. Please note that I am not officially affiliated with / an organizer of these events, I have simply compiled all the dates to share on tumblr. Original post content.

B.C. EVENTS:

15th: Fernie; Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre, 572 3rd Avenue, 6:00PM. (Letter writing and Potluck)

17th: Vancouver; šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square - Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 750 Hornby St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

19th, Sunday: Abbotsford; Jubilee Park, 5:00PM. (Rally)

ALBERTA EVENTS:

15th: Lethbridge; McKillop United Church, 2329 15th Ave S, 12:00-1:00PM (letter writing)

17th, Friday: Calgary; Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Edmonton; Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, 6:00PM. (Rally)

SASKATCHEWAN EVENTS:

17th: Saskatoon; Vimy Memorial Park, 500 Spadina Crescent E, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Regina; Legislative Grounds, 2405 Legislative Dr, 6:30PM. (Rally)

May 18th: Saskatoon; Grovenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave S, 6:00PM. (Art event)

MANITOBA EVENTS:

16th: Carman; Paul's Place, 20 1 Ave SW, 7:00-9:00PM. (Letter writing)

19th: Winnipeg; Manitoba Legislature, 450 Broadway, 12:00PM. (Rally)

ONTARIO EVENTS:

15th: Barrie; UPlift Black, 12 Dunlop St E, 6:00-7:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Chatham; CK Gay Pride Association, 48 Centre St, 5:00-6:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Peterborough; Trinity Community Centre, 360 Reid St, 12:00-3:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Midland; Midland Public Library, 4:30-7:30PM. (Letter writing and pizza)

16th: Ottawa; Impact Hub, 123 Slater Street, 2:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Toronto; Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th, Friday: Barrie; City Hall, 70 Collier St, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Cornwall; 167 Pitt St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Essex; St. Paul's Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul St, 6:00-8:00PM. (Letter writing and pizza)

17th: Hamilton; City Hall, 71 Main St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Kitchener; City Hall, 200 King St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: London; City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sarnia; City Hall, 255 Christina St N, 1:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sault Ste Marie; City Hall, 99 Foster Dr, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th: Ottawa; Confederation Park, Elgin St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

22nd: Renfrew; 161 Raglan St. South, 7:00PM. (Letter writing, fashion and makeup event, and pizza)

QUEBEC EVENTS:

May 15th: Lachute; CDC Lachute, 57, rue Harriet, 12:30PM. (Letter writing event)

NEW BRUNSWICK EVENTS:

17th: Woodstock; Citizen's Square, Chapel St, Next to the L.P. Fisher Public Library, 12:00-1:00PM. (rally)

17th: Saint John; City Hall, 15 Market Square, 12:30PM. (Rally, flag raising)

18th, Saturday: Fredericton; Legislative Grounds, 706 Queen Street, 1:00PM. (Rally)

NOVA SCOTIA EVENTS:

May 17th: Middleton; NSCC AVC RM 121, 6:30-8:30PM (letter writing and pizza)

P.E.I. EVENTS:

May 15th: Charlottetown; Peers Alliance Office, 250B Queen Street, 6:00-8:00PM. (Adult drop-in)

May 16th: Charlottetown, Peers Alliance Office, 250B Queen Street, 6:00-7:00PM.

May 17th: Charlottetown; PEI Legislative Assembly, 165 Richmond St, 12:00PM. (Rally)

YUKON EVENTS:

16th: Whitehorse; The Cache, 4230 4 Ave, 2:00-7:00PM. (Letter writing)

NUNAVUT EVENTS:

May 16th, Thursday: Iqaluit; Four Corners, 922 Niaqunngusiariaq St, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

Reference links:

About the Rainbow Week of Action.

Website letter writing events list (does not include all events)

General events website list (does not include all events)

Instagram general events image list

Instagram letter writing / pizza party image list

#rainbow week of action #lgbt #cdnpoli #lgbtq #canada #alberta #british columbia #saskatchewan #manitoba #new brunswick #newfoundland and labrador #yukon #nunavut #prince edward island #ontario #quebec #nova scotia

[fatehbaz]

There are thousands of people homeless in Edmonton. About only one week ahead of the winter holidays in December 2023, the City of Edmonton pursued plans to sweep over 130 homeless encampments as part of a what has been described as a "shocking" eviction plan. But at the same time, in January 2024, the city was clearing camps amidst sustained deadly severe weather, during a polar vortex event with temperatures of -50 F/-46 C. Meanwhile, a court case presented by homeless advocates with Coalition for Justice and Human Rights was trying to slow brutal sweeps and evictions. But when a judge shut down the case in the middle of January 2024, it took the City of Edmonton just one single day to turn around and set up an "operations centre" to expand sweeps again, as the daytime high temperatures for the preceding week and over the next few days were sometimes as low as -25 F/-31 C. In less than two weeks after the lawsuit was scrapped, by the beginning of February 2024, the city had already cleared 49 encampments. (The city ostensibly has access to institutional and financial power as the Alberta provincial capital and a center of the province's massive fossil fuel industry, yet the city spends its effort on evictions.)

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[Quote.] Two weeks since a lawsuit challenging Edmonton's practice of dismantling homeless encampments was scrapped by a judge, nearly 50 encampments around the city have been torn down. A new emergency operations centre - set up by city administration one day after the suit was dismissed - is helping co-ordinate sweeps as evictions continue at an accelerated pace. The Emergency Operations Centre has overseen the removal of 49 encampments, the city said in a statement. About 211 structures were removed during the sweeps [...]. The encampment operations centre was established on Jan. 17, as Edmonton police promised to hasten tearing down encampments [...]. The day before, a judge ruled Coalition for Justice and Human Rights, a group that challenged the city's encampment policies, did not have legal standing in the case, putting an end to the high-profile legal challenge and, in turn, lifting restrictions on how the evictions could proceed. "The bottom line is they're doing this because that lawsuit longer exists," [A.N.], a lawyer for the group, said. "They feel emboldened.[...] And that means, from our perspective, they're continuing to breach the fundamental rights of the most vulnerable and marginalized within our city." [End quote.]

Text by: Wallis Snowdon. "49 homeless encampments dismantled in Edmonton since lawsuit scrapped". CBC News. 1 February 2024. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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Screenshot of headline from 15 December 2023.

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Headline from 12 January 2024 (updated 15 January 2024).

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[Quote.] It feels like housing is at a tipping point in the city of Edmonton. There have been four main events highlighting the situation: [1] A case that was brought against the City of Edmonton by the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights about encampment sweeps; [2] Encampment sweeps perpetrated by the Edmonton police days before a forecasted deadly cold snap; [3] A decision by Edmonton City Council to declare a housing and homelessness emergency; [4] The Alberta government’s announcement that encampments will continue to be cleared out, while also arguing there’s sufficient shelter room. That contention has been refuted by advocates, shelter workers and the province’s official housing critic. [...]

The state of housing both in Canada and globally is worsening, but the housing crisis is not new. [...] Under Canada’s National Housing Strategy Act passed in 2019, the federal government affirmed the human right to housing. [...] This isn’t happening, apparently, when it comes to encampments, which are both a site of human rights violations and of human rights claims. The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights was denied legal standing by the judge in its case against Edmonton because he ruled it wasn’t the right group to represent the interests of people experiencing homelessness. While that means this particular case will not proceed, it garnered significant media attention and does not refute the claims by the coalition, only its standing. The coalition argued human rights were violated during encampment sweeps. It sought to maintain permanent restrictions on encampment evictions, and had been supported by many advocates in Edmonton, including those who submitted affidavits. [...]

[U]nhoused people [...] are disproportionately Indigenous [...]. When authorities make reference to “public safety” concerns about encampment, unhoused people are positioned as dangerous.

The destruction of those encampments simply drives people who are unhoused further to the margins. Sweeps do not end people’s experiences of homelessness; they move them out of public view. [...] Homelessness in Edmonton has resulted in increased amputations due to exposure to extreme cold, while encampment sweeps lead to the overburdening of a shelter system that is already inadequate and the denial of rest for people who are unhoused. [End quote.]

Text by: Katie MacDonald. "Encampment sweeps in Edmonton are yet another example of settler colonialism". The Conversation. 8 February 2024. [Bold emphasis and some paragraph breaks/contractions added by me. Image shows screenshot of article's headline.]

[ohsalome]

Sorry if this is a really annoying way to do this, I’m still a little new to tumblr and I’m not sure what’s the best way to go about this, but I saw the question from the Ukrainian Diaspora person and since I’m from it as well I thought I could maybe help.

(Note: a lot of this is from a Canadian lens, but a lot of it should apply to the states and maybe to other commonwealth countries to some extent)

So if you live in a town or city, my first go to would be to look for dance groups. This is definitely true in Canada, and I’m pretty sure true in the US: dance is at the centre of most of the diaspora culture here. Nearly every event will have performers, if they aren’t hosted by dance companies themselves, and it is the opinion of many older Ukrainian Canadians that dance is the most important thing here (there’s a long thing about diaspora history and trauma in there but that’s for later). Even if you don’t want to/can’t join a group, you can keep an eye out for zabavas to go to, especially around malanka (side note: the North American diaspora has a type of Kolomeyka that I believe is unique to us and originated in the Canadian Prairies, which is at most parties and Ukrainian events)

There’s also Ukrainian churches, which of course will have a number of Ukrainians, but if you’re not Christian maybe not a good choice

Ukrainian diaspora members are pretty obsessive about preservation and recording stuff, so anywhere there’s a population there’s a decent chance at a museum and a number of them have online portions. If you look up Ukrainian museum (insert country/region) stuff should come up, but for specific recommendations: the Ukrainian Village in Edmonton, AB is an open air museum detailing life of early Ukrainian Canadian settlers, and has some online tours, there’s the Ukrainian Museum of America and Canada respectively, and the University of Alberta has the Kule Folklore centre and the Bohdan Medwidsky archives.

On the topic of the University of Alberta, it at one point had one of the largest Slavic studies programs in North America, rivalling Harvard’s, and I would argue unlike others is Ukrainian centric rather than R*sso centric. It along with the University of Manitoba and Saskatchewan has a number of Ukrainian and Ukrainian diaspora resources (I’ll try putting some links at the end)

I found music to be a good way to connect with my heritage, especially folk songs. If you look up Ukrainian Folk Songs on YouTube you’ll get a lot to explore, but I’m sure that the Ukrainians here on tumblr can plug in a lot of people to check out

Finally, see if you can look into any Ukrainian political organizations in your area. In Canada we have the Ukrainian Canadian Congress as a sort of political representative for Ukrainian Canadians, but there’s other as well such as the Ukrainian Student Society in many universities. I’m not sure what the equivalents are in the states. There’s also scouting organizations such as Plast and SUSK, but I have no experience with them

As promised, links

Kule folklore centre

CIUS

Love Letters from the Past

The Ukrainian Village

Songs and Bands

Ukrainian Canadian ones

Zeellia

Balaklava Blues

Zubrivka

Millenia

Hloptsi z mista

Korinya

Ukrainian ones

Go_A

Один В Каное

Dakhabrakha

Христина Соловій

Тріо Маренич

Veryovka

Eteria

Individual Songs

А Льон Цвіте

Ой Розвиайся та Сухий Дубе

Хай Живе, Вільна Україна

Сонце низенько, вечір близенько

Ой у лузі червона калина

Ой чи є чи нема

Водограй

This is brilliant, thank you!

@bat-anon

#response

[zheniakirsikkalove]

Black Veil Brides & VV (Ville Valo) Tour 2023

Black Veil Brides:

Back on tour with our great friend VV (Ville Valo) and special guests Dark Divine this Fall! We can’t wait to see you all again!

Tickets available at http://www.blackveilbrides.net

Heartagram facebook:

Back on Tour in North America with our f(r)iends Black Veil Brides and special guests Dark Divine this Fall!

Sept 10 - Louisville, KY - Paristown Hall

Sept 11 - Birmingham, AL - Avondale Brewing Company

Sept 12 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

Sept 14 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues

Sept 15 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!

Sept 16 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theater

Sept 17 - Toronto, ON - HISTORY

Sept 19 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS

Sept 20 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Sept 22 - Wallingford, CT - Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater

Sept 23 - Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center

Sept 24 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater

Sept 25 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount

Sept 27 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Sept 28 - Gary, IN - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Sept 29 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA Live!

Sept 30 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

Oct 01 - Chesterfield, MO - The Factory

Oct 03 - Austin, TX - ACL Live

Oct 05 - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Theater

Oct 06 - Omaha, NE - Steelhouse Omaha

Oct 07 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee

Oct 09 - Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummings Theatre

Oct 11 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Convention Centre

Oct 12 - Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Event Centre

Oct 14 - Vancouver, BC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Oct 15 - Spokane, WA - The Podium

Oct 16 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre

Oct 18 - Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House

Oct 19 - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live

Oct 20 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium

#Dark Divine #ville valo #heartagram #vv #Black Veil Brides #bvbarmy #Youtube #Andy Black #Andy Biersack

[taylorswiftstylequestions]

I’m so sad that there is no Canadian dates and our stadiums fit 60,000. But some of the European dates fit 40,000 so I’m just confused

Our stadiums are more in the mid-50s range. Taylor is playing multiple sold out dates to crowds of 70K.

BC Place (Vancouver): 54K

Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton): 56K

Rogers Centre (Toronto): 54K

Olympic Stadium (Montreal): 56K

It sucks but I also again presume it's down to capacity and also logistically I'm sure the thought process was based on proximity / the assumption that most Canadians live within a reasonable distance to enter the States and it's one less country to have to coordinate staging and personnel to enter.

Unless you are speaking to a specific stadium I will say that Euro stadiums vary their capacity to the event (like they will only sell a certain # of seats for int'l vs league football matches etc).

#taylor

[brokenpiecesshine]

Black Veil Brides on Instagram, 03/06/2023.

LET’S FKN GO! On tour with @heartagram and special guests @darkdivineofficial this Fall! Get your TIX NOW! BlackVeilBrides.net Sept 10 - Louisville, KY - Paristown Hall Sept 11 - Birmingham, AL - Avondale Brewing Company Sept 12 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live Sept 14 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues Sept 15 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live! Sept 16 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theater Sept 17 - Toronto, ON - HISTORY Sept 19 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS Sept 20 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Sept 22 - Wallingford, CT - Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater Sept 23 - Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center Sept 24 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater Sept 25 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount Sept 27 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe Sept 28 - Gary, IN - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Sept 29 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA Live! Sept 30 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Oct 01 - Chesterfield, MO - The Factory Oct 03 - Austin, TX - ACL Live Oct 05 - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Theater Oct 06 - Omaha, NE - Steelhouse Omaha Oct 07 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee Oct 09 - Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummings Theatre Oct 11 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Convention Centre Oct 12 - Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Event Centre Oct 14 - Vancouver, BC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre Oct 15 - Spokane, WA - The Podium Oct 16 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre Oct 18 - Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House Oct 19 - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live Oct 20 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium —LINK IN STORIES— —LINK IN BIO—

#2023 #black veil brides #bvb #Andy Biersack #Andy black #Ville valo #Him

[ilaso]

Tomo Arts Market is coming to Edmonton, Alberta for our first ever 2-day winter event next weekend! Our tiny team has been working hard to get everything ready and we hope to see you there! :3

When: Dec 16–17. 11–6pm both days

Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre

8426 Gateway Blvd NW

#tomo arts market #tomo yeg 2023 #edmonton

[skateboardmarketing]

Machine Head Announce Slaughter The Martour North American Tour With Fear Factory as Direct Support.

In an electrifying announcement that will cause anticipatory convulsions through the world of metal, Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have announced the first leg of their 'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ tour. Forgoing their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will have LA’s cyber-metal masters FEAR FACTORY, Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE, and Louisville, KY’s GATES TO HELL in tow guaranteeing your 2024 starts off as heavy as humanly possible!

'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ will kick off with a “hometown” show for MACHINE HEAD, their first since 2020 in San Francisco on January 19th. Then the tour heads north with shows in the Pacific Northwest as well as eight shows in Canada. Other stops include Chicago, Orlando, and Houston before concluding in Los Angeles on February 24th at The Bellwether.

MACHINE HEAD’s founder Robb Flynn states, "Head Cases! This will be the greatest metal tour on earth! So stoked to be getting back on the road in America/Canada with 4 masters of soul-crushing heaviness and an absolutely earth-shattering bill. Fear Factory has long been our brothers-in-arms, pioneers, and innovators of a sound that had yet to exist. Orbit Culture are the fast-rising Swedish modern metal maniacs bringing their unique spin to the world, and Gates To Hell absolutely blew my mind at Milwaukee Metalfest with their sheer savage brutality. North America, we’re ready to crush skulls, crush beers, and crush everything in our path!

Confirmed dates for MACHINE HEAD's'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’with direct support FEAR FACTORY as well as ORBIT CULTURE, and GATES TO HELL are:

01.19.2024 US   San Francisco, CA - The Warfield 01.21.2024 US   Portland, OR - Roseland Theater 01.22.2024 US   Seattle, WA - Showbox 01.23.2024 CA   Vancouver, BC - Commodore 01.25.2024 CA   Edmonton, AB - Midway Music Hall 01.26.2024 CA   Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Casino 01.27.2024 CA   Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Centre 01.28.2024 CA   Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cumming Theatre 01.30.2024 US   Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre 01.31.2024 US   Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall 02.01.2024 US   Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre 02.02.2024 US   Northfield, OH - MGM Northfield Park 02.03.2024 US   Detroit, MI - St. Andrews 02.05.2024 CA   Toronto, ON - The Opera House 02.06.2024 CA   Montreal, QC - M'Telus 02.07.2024 CA   Quebec City, QC - Theatre Capitole 02.08.2024 US   Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club 02.09.2024 US   Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center 02.10.2024 US   New York, NY - Palladium Times Square 02.12.2024 US   Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring 02.14.2024 US   Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Heaven) 02.15.2024 US   Orlando, FL - House Of Blues 02.17.2024 US   Austin, TX - Emo's 02.18.2024 US   San Antonio, TX - Aztec 02.19.2024 US   Houston, TX - House Of Blues 02.21.2024 US   Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre 02.22.2024 US   Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater 02.23.2024 US   Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater 02.24.2024 US   Los Angeles, CA - The Bellwether

Tickets & VIP: 

www.machinehead.vip

#machineheadband #metalcontraband #skateboardmarketing #nuclearblast #robbflynn

[yegarts]

Looking through the glass: If the Drumming Stops

The Valley Line Southeast LRT project is adding a splash of colour and texture to communities along the route thanks to the City’s Percent for Art Policy, managed by the Edmonton Arts Council. 

The Valley Line Southeast LRT project’s public art collection includes 13 different projects including art glass at five of the eleven stops and at the Davies Transit Centre. This includes four stop canopy sculptures, a mosaic, a series of paintings and an inflatable sculpture. 

Individual artists, organizations and collectives sent in 260 submissions for the public art opportunities along the 13 km LRT route. Each submission was reviewed by a selection of committees made up of community members, local artist representatives, project personnel and City of Edmonton staff. The commissions were awarded to four Edmonton-based artists, two Alberta-based artists, one international artist, and an Indigenous artist team, composed of three Canadian-based artists.  Let’s take a closer look at If the Drumming Stops, located at the Mill Woods Stop of the Valley Line Southeast.

Mill Woods Stop

Tania Willard and Peter Morin, from the New BC Indian Art and Welfare Society Collective, set out to create a piece that shows the interrelationship between the past and the present while connecting the community to stories of the original caretakers of the land. For the Papaschase, this included areas that are now part of Mill Woods.

Engaging with the community and the Papaschase First Nation was important for the creation of the artwork at the Mill Woods Stop. Willard and Morin hosted a public event for members of the community and the Papaschase band to come together. In addition to sharing the concept for the stop art and gathering feedback, this event was also about community building. Guests shared songs and food prepared by local Indigenous-owned companies.  The event had a lasting impact on If the Drumming Stops. After the event, Willard and Morin invited a third artist with family roots in the Papaschase First Nation, Cheryl L’Hirondelle, to join the project. L’Hirondelle is a multimedia artist, performer and musician. At the event she shared a song called “Waniska”, or “Wake Up”. The Cree syllabics of this song are featured on the final art glass at the Mill Woods Stop.

The Waniska song written in syllabics on the glass.

In English, the lyrics are:

Arise, daylight is upon us the birds are already singing our land is coming into beauty

The song was sung at the beginning of each day by a osākawēw (camp crier), as for the nēhiyawak (Cree people), the sky is a sacred being. Today, it is still sung at special events and ceremonies across this land. “The first rays of light each morning creates an awakening – that first conscious breath of awareness heralding the continuation for the possibility of life, and the work needed to be done for survival,” Edmund Bull.

To listen to the song, please click here.

Each element of the piece was carefully selected, inspired by the histories of Indigenous peoples who lived in the area. For example, the red coloured glass with the Waniska song syllabics on it is symbolic of the red colour of the woodpecker that Chief Pâhpâscês’ name comes from.  If the Drumming Stops visually connects the land and the people who lived in the area before it was called Mill Woods. The artists hoped to inspire Edmontonians to learn more about Indigenous peoples and their history in the area.

If the Drumming Stops is located at the Mill Woods Stop on 23 Avenue near Mill Woods Town Centre. Share your public art photos with us on social media using the hashtag #YEGPublicArt.

You can hear more from the artists about the artwork in this beautiful video by Conor McNally.

#yegarts #yeg #edmonton #yegpublicart #edmontonarts #yegLRT #ValleyLineLRT #yegtransit

[ziadahmed02]

ICONIC:

Red dresses hung on crosses along a roadside commemorate children who died at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, an institution created to assimilate Indigenous children, following the detection of as many as 215 unmarked graves, in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Following the discovery of unmarked graves, children who died at the Kamloops Indian Residential School are remembered in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, by red dresses strung on crosses at the side of the road. 19 June 2021. Amber Bracken for The New York Times is to be credited. The Canadian government established residential schools in the 19th century to forcefully assimilate Native children into the culture of European colonisers and missionaries. More than 150,000 kids were taken out of their homes and abused physically and occasionally sexually. 4,100 kids died, at least. The Kamloops School eventually surpassed all others in size. 215 unmarked child burials were found at Kamloops in May 2021, according to a survey using ground-penetrating radar, confirming accounts from oral histories.

In the 67-year history of World Press Photo, this photograph, which won the award for World Press Photo of the Year in 2022, is the first one without any human subjects.

For a photo to be iconic, the photographer uses some key features from an event or another photo and gets it reworked in his own way. This photo is iconic in my opinion as they used the dresses for the dead children and the dresses were hung on crosses as a tribute to the unmarked graves.

About the author: Amber Bracken, an Edmonton-based freelance photojournalist who has lived all her life in Alberta, prefers to photograph western North America in order to feel more connected to the global concerns that affect her own community. She focuses on involved relationship-based and historically contextualised storytelling that places individuals at the centre of their own tales as she investigates the interconnections of race, environment, culture, and decolonization. Recent research has centred on issues such as the intergenerational trauma left behind by Residential "Schools" for Cree and Metis youth, Wet'suwet'en reoccupation and land rights struggles, the disproportionate number of unhoused Indigenous people who have been displaced from their historic homelands, and the impact of race in her own family.

[bronzecats]

Original version.

B.C. EVENTS:

May 12th: Kamloops; Haus of Misfit, 275 Tranquille Rd, 1:00-3:00PM. (Letter writing)

13th: Fernie; Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre, 572 3rd Avenue, 6:00PM. (Letter writing and Potluck)

17th: Vancouver; šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square - Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 750 Hornby St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

19th, Sunday: Abbotsford; Jubilee Park, 5:00PM. (Rally)

ALBERTA EVENTS:

May 11th, Saturday: Fort McMurray; Jubilee Plaza, 9909 Franklin Ave, 12:00PM. (Rally)

12th, Sunday: Red Deer; Red Deer City Hall, 4914 48 Ave, 1:00PM. (Rally)

17th, Friday: Calgary; Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Edmonton; Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, 6:00PM. (Rally)

SASKATCHEWAN EVENTS:

May 18th: Saskatoon; Grovenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave S, 6:00PM. (Art event)

17th: Saskatoon; Vimy Memorial Park, 500 Spadina Crescent E, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Regina; Legislative Grounds, 2405 Legislative Dr, 6:30PM. (Rally)

MANITOBA EVENTS:

May 11th: Morden; Finer Spirit, 353 Thornhill St, 3:00PM. (Letter writing)

13th: Winnipeg; Rainbow Resource Centre, 545 Broadway, 6:30-8:30PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Carman; Paul's Place, 20 1 Ave SW, 7:00-9:00PM. (Letter writing)

19th: Winnipeg; Manitoba Legislature, 450 Broadway, 12:00PM. (Rally)

ONTARIO EVENTS:

May 11th: Hamilton; Redchurch Cafe, 68 King Street E, 2:00PM. (Letter writing)

11th: Kitchener; Willow River Park, 2:00PM.

11th: Orillia, Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W, 9:00AM-2:00PM. (Letter writing)

11th: Ottawa; Ten Oaks Project, 400 Cooper Street, suite 9004, 12:00-4:00PM. (Letter writing and donuts)

13th: Deep River; Deep River Public Library, 55 Ridge Rd, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

13th: London; Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. E, 5:30PM. (Letter writing)

14th: Kanata; Centre33, 33 Leacock Dr, 4:00-7:00PM, youth event (ages 12-17). (Letter writing and pizza)

14th: Killaloe; North Street Community Centre, 12 North St, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

14th: St. Catherines; Quest Community Health Centre, 145 Queenston Street, 5:30-8:30PM. (Letter writing)

14th: Ottawa; 312 Parkdale Ave, 6:00PM. (Letter writing)

14th, Tuesday: Thunder Bay; Hillcrest Park 6:00PM. (Rally)

15th: Barrie; UPlift Black, 12 Dunlop St E, 6:00-7:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Chatham; CK Gay Pride Association, 48 Centre St, 5:00-6:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Peterborough; Trinity Community Centre, 360 Reid St, 12:00-3:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Midland; Midland Public Library, 4:30PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Ottawa; Impact Hub, 123 Slater Street, 2:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Toronto; Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th, Friday: Barrie; City Hall, 70 Collier St, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Cornwall; 167 Pitt St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Essex; St. Paul's Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul St, 6:00-8:00PM. (Letter writing and pizza)

17th: Hamilton; City Hall, 71 Main St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Kitchener; City Hall, 200 King St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: London; City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sarnia; City Hall, 255 Christina St N, 1:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sault Ste Marie; City Hall, 99 Foster Dr, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th: Ottawa; Confederation Park, Elgin St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

22nd: Renfrew; 161 Raglan St. South, 7:00PM. (Letter writing, fashion and makeup event, and pizza)

QUEBEC EVENTS:

May 15th: Lachute; CDC Lachute, 57, rue Harriet, 12:30PM. (Letter writing event)

NEW BRUNSWICK EVENTS:

May 14th: Saint John; Chroma NB, 223 Germain St, 4:00-6:30PM, (use Queen St side door) (Letter writing and pizza)

17th: Saint John; City Hall, 15 Market Square, 12:30PM. (Rally, flag raising)

18th, Saturday: Fredericton; Legislative Grounds, 706 Queen Street, 1:00PM. (Rally)

P.E.I. EVENTS:

May 17th: Charlottetown; PEI Legislative Assembly, 165 Richmond St, 12:00PM. (Rally)

NFLD EVENTS:

May 13th: Grand Falls-Windsor; Harmsworth Public Library, 1 Cromer Avenue, 6:30PM.

YUKON EVENTS:

16th: Whitehorse; The Cache, 4230 4 Ave, 2:00-7:00PM. (Letter writing)

NUNAVUT EVENTS:

May 16th, Thursday: Iqaluit; Four Corners, 922 Niaqunngusiariaq St, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

Reference links:

About the Rainbow Week of Action.

Website letter writing events list (does not include all events)

General events website list (does not include all events)

Instagram general events image list

Instagram letter writing / pizza party image list

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Dr. Jason Weatherald - phaware® interview 467

Dr. Jason Weatherald, a pulmonologist at the University of Alberta, discusses a study on the socioeconomic burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in Canada. The study, conducted through PHA Canada, surveyed PAH patients and their caregivers to understand how the disease affects their ability to work and perform daily activities. The results showed that a significant number of PAH patients were unable to work or had limited career options due to the disease. The study also highlighted the impact of PAH on caregivers, with many having to assist patients with daily activities. The findings emphasize the need for healthcare professionals to discuss the implications of PAH on patients' ability to work and access support. 

Read the report here: https://phacanada.ca/burden  My name is Jason Weatherald. I'm a pulmonologist at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. I'm really excited today to talk about a new project called the Socioeconomic Burden of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Canada, which was a study that we did in the fall of 2023 that was a national survey through PHA Canada, looking at how pulmonary arterial hypertension can affect patient's ability to work and to execute daily activities. We also asked some questions about how the disease affects their caregiver's ability to work. We know from previous burden of illness surveys that there's a huge burden of illness and that a lot of patients are unable to work or to work full-time if they are able to work at all. We wanted to dive down and uncover a bit more about how people are affected in terms of their ability to work. We used a validated measurement tool that's called the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire, which contains a whole bunch of questions about employment and activity levels. Through PHA Canada, we distributed this to their members and asked participants to self-identify about what type of pulmonary hypertension they had, provide some information about what medications they were on, some demographic related factors. We then asked them to fill out some quality of life questionnaires. This specific questionnaire, which abbreviated is called the WPAI, asking questions about productivity and impairment. So really excitingly, we've submitted some of these results to be presented at the World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension, which is coming up in June in Barcelona. As people on the podcast probably know, it’s one of the biggest events in pulmonary hypertension that only happens every five or six years. We'll be presenting some of the more detailed results there. Also the summary of the results have been posted by PHA Canada in timing with World PH Day. Just to summarize the results of this study, we administered this survey again, sent out by email in both English and in French in Canada. The study was coordinated through an academic research organization based at my university called the Canadian VIGOUR Centre, who provided a lot of the logistical support to this. We had quite a few responses. We had 217 patients with Group 1 PAH who answered the survey. Based on the responses, it was fairly representative of what we think about Group 1 PAH affecting... The average age was around 57, and the majority of people were women that answered the survey. We had a reasonably good representation across the country and a pretty representative breakdown in terms of how people describe their functional class. When we asked questions about how PH affects their ability to keep and find a job, there were some really interesting results. 87% of respondents said that PAH limited their career options. Furthermore, 63% said that the PH prevented them from finding a job altogether. So I think that's really huge seeing that 2/3 of patients were really not able to work at all. Digging down a little bit deeper into that, even of those people who were employed at the time of the survey, which was only about 28% of people, a lot of them were actually not able to fully participate in their workplace or they reported diminished workplace productivity. For instance, 54% responded that they felt that their activity or productivity at work was impaired because of their PAH. Furthermore, 12% of these people missed work due to PAH-related symptoms or testing. I think this was really quite profound, not only in current workplace, but a lot of other people said that their PAH interfered with their ability to move forward in their work such as getting promotion or even seeking promotion. I think that's another important factor even among the people who are able to hold down a job. Interestingly too, because there were some older people or people further along in their career that answered the survey and about half of those people said that they would have to retire because of PAH or they were planning to retire early because of being diagnosed with PAH. Almost 1/3 of the people reported that they were effectively disabled by PAH. This questionnaire allows us to drill down a little bit in terms of more specific impairments related to the disease and how it affects people's ability to work beyond just saying, “I can't work.” There's a lot of factors going on. I think there were some other really interesting insights here in terms of how their caregivers are affected. We did look at who people had as a caregiver, whether they required a full-time caregiver and whether that was a family member. Interestingly, 77% of the people that answered this survey said that their partner or spouse had to assist them with just daily activities in their home. Another 29% of people said that their children had to help them with daily activities. This was not surprisingly also related to people's functional class. People with more severe symptoms were less able to do daily activities around the home. So I think this does have a lot of impact, not just on patients, but on their caregivers. To give a specific example, when we looked at the people who reported being in functional class IV of the most severe symptoms, they reported that their caregiver spent on average about 43 hours per week related to their personal or medical care, which is essentially a full-time job. So we're able to really quantify the impacts of this disease on patient's caregivers, which I think is unique. I think there are really broad insights and implications of this survey that, as a clinician, tell me a lot about what patients are going through. But also, it started to make me think a little bit more about what type of supports we need to help patients access. For instance, when we're talking to newly diagnosed patients about how the disease is going to affect them, we typically, in clinic, spend a lot of time talking about tests and prognosis and risk and treatment and treatment side effects, but we very rarely have time or even habits of discussing how this will influence people's ability to make a living or advance in their career. We often don't spend enough time talking about the impacts of this disease on caregivers either with the patients or with their caregivers directly. I think this survey really helps us understand the magnitude of this, and it highlights the importance of talking about the implications of the disease on patient's ability to work and also their caregiver's ability to work. This can have major repercussions in countries, for instance, where health insurance is tied to employment. That could be a crucial thing for patients to maintain in order to have access to medications. Fortunately, in Canada, the vast majority of the pulmonary hypertension drugs are covered and fully reimbursed through our universal healthcare system. Not all of them are covered, but access to medications isn't as big as of an issue in Canada as it may be in other areas. But certainly income being able to support daily needs is of course strongly tied to this disease and to the ability to survive. I think as clinicians, we need to make sure the patients understand this and then we need to start thinking about ways to support patients in doing this. If there's any one benefit of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it's realizing how many jobs or responsibilities can be done virtually or from home. For those patients who are able to do that in work, it may actually help them maintain their employment. If they're able to pivot to doing things more virtually or remotely, it certainly has the potential of being much less exhausting for them and perhaps allowing them to still participate in their job in different ways. So what are the next steps here? I think one thing we want to watch out for and see whether new treatments that are coming down the pipeline, in addition to improving things like symptoms and quality of life, it may be very interesting to see how emerging therapies actually improve patient's ability to do these other things in daily life. I think this gives us a baseline. As everyone knows, sotatercept was recently approved in the United States and hopefully will be approved in other countries soon. There's a lot of other really exciting new therapies being explored and studied in pulmonary arterial hypertension. So now we have a bit of a baseline measurement. My goal and my hope is that in a couple of years we can repeat this and look at whether new novel therapies are actually improving, at least at the population level, some of these reported inabilities with respect to being able to work and do daily activities. The other thing I think it highlights is the utility in using these types of measures, for instance, in clinical studies or in clinical trials. It goes beyond just quality of life. It's about ability to support daily life and ability to do those things that make life meaningful, like find employment and for caregivers to be able to continue their employment. I hope that this study will highlight the utility and measuring those things when we're looking at effectiveness of treatments or programs in pulmonary hypertension. I'm Dr. Jason Weatherald, and I'm aware that my patients are rare. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. 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Exploring Edmonton: The Vibrant Heart of Alberta's Cultural Scene

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Alberta, Canada, lies Edmonton, a city pulsating with an energy that stems from its rich cultural tapestry. Beyond its reputation as the capital of Alberta, Edmonton boasts a dynamic arts and cultural scene that captivates visitors and locals alike. From its world-class museums and galleries to its thriving performing arts venues and diverse culinary offerings, Edmonton exudes an undeniable charm that invites exploration and discovery.

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One of the city's crowning jewels is its extensive array of museums and galleries, each offering a unique glimpse into Edmonton's past, present, and future. The Art Gallery of Alberta, with its striking architecture and thought-provoking exhibitions, serves as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering creativity and artistic expression. Meanwhile, the Royal Alberta Museum showcases the natural and human history of the region, providing visitors with an immersive journey through time.

For those seeking to immerse themselves in the performing arts, Edmonton does not disappoint. The Francis Winspear Centre for Music stands as a beacon for classical music enthusiasts, hosting performances by renowned orchestras and soloists from around the world. Meanwhile, the Citadel Theatre offers a diverse repertoire of plays and musicals, showcasing both local talent and internationally acclaimed productions.

Beyond its cultural institutions, Edmonton's streets come alive with a myriad of festivals and events throughout the year. From the lively Edmonton International Fringe Festival, where performers from all walks of life converge to entertain audiences with their creativity, to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, which celebrates the rich tapestry of folk music from around the globe, there is never a shortage of excitement in the city.

Edmonton's cultural vibrancy is further enhanced by its thriving culinary scene, which reflects the city's multicultural makeup. From cozy cafes serving up artisanal coffee and freshly baked pastries to fine dining establishments offering innovative takes on global cuisines, Edmonton is a paradise for food lovers. The city's diverse communities contribute to its culinary landscape, ensuring that there is something to tantalize every palate.

In addition to its cultural attractions and culinary delights, Edmonton's natural beauty provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor exploration. The North Saskatchewan River Valley, often referred to as the city's "green ribbon," offers a vast network of trails and parks for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Whether strolling along the riverbanks or admiring the panoramic views from one of the many lookout points, visitors can connect with nature without ever leaving the city limits.

As evening falls, Edmonton's nightlife comes alive with a plethora of entertainment options. From trendy cocktail bars and live music venues to cozy pubs and underground speakeasies, there is no shortage of places to unwind and socialize. Whether seeking a quiet corner to enjoy a craft cocktail or dancing the night away to live music, Edmonton offers something for every nocturnal adventurer.

In conclusion, Edmonton's cultural scene is a testament to the city's rich history, diverse population, and unwavering spirit of creativity. From its world-class museums and galleries to its vibrant festivals and culinary offerings, there is no shortage of experiences waiting to be discovered. Whether visiting for the first time or returning to explore anew, Edmonton never fails to leave a lasting impression on those who venture into its vibrant heart.

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An Accommodation Guide For Edmonton Alberta Canada

Start your day in Alberta, at our free breakfast buffet, serving an array of wholesome and hearty choices. Visit The Corner Market for on-the-go snacks and drinks. Maintain an energetic lifestyle while in Edmonton, Alberta at our 24 hour fitness heart. Enjoy accommodation alberta with the family at our indoor pool, complete with an exciting waterslide. Have your business meeting or social gathering at our intimate event house. The Continental Inn & Suites’ Liquor Store is located immediately behind the hotel and features a wide selection of cold beer, wine, coolers, liqueurs and spirits. Because it was a basic room and they upgraded us to an awesome theme room. The proximity to the mall and the water park make every little thing easy. TK, Nav and Raj had been some superb individuals on the entrance desk particularly TK such an amazing man. And the housekeeping manager Chris can be an incredible guy props to them for making me really feel super snug. This downtown Edmonton, Alberta hotel is located within the ice district one block from the Corona Light Rail Station. A health centre and rooms with free WiFi are offered. An indoor pool and hot tub is available at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Edmonton South, only 4 miles from Whyte Avenue. Steels Café & Grill is known within the space for its nice dining and wonderful service. The “Lobby Lounge” is the right assembly place, and infrequently is used only for that. Located in our Great Hall, this lounge options fine service in an intimate and cozy setting. District 102 restaurant is the perfect city centre gathering place, where the Edmonton group comes collectively to share native fare, pints and spirits. Alberta's public radio station is relying on donations to stay on the air. Stay in one of our tastefully furnished Double Queen guestrooms. These spacious rooms are nice for small families, teams and associates. Package features a $25 reward card to enjoy on the Old Strathcona Farmers Market, complimentary Breakfast, and WiFi, per evening.

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Therapist Edmonton: Integrated Health Centre Hosts Community Wellness Event Featuring Workshops and Services

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Diamond Cafe Lights Up the Scene with "Slowly Fading" and Announces Tour Dates

Diamond Cafe unveils his new single “Slowly Fading,” an upbeat anthem paired with a music video featuring actress Maddie Phillips (known from “Gen V” and “Teenage Bounty Hunters”). This track follows the release of “When You Can’t Resist” and includes a self-directed video shot during a late night in Vancouver. The video gives a nod to Laura Dern’s iconic role in the 1990 movie “Wild At Heart,” emulating its distinctive style. The single “Slowly Fading” explores themes of ephemeral love and dreams just out of reach, capturing the essence of love as if experienced in a dream. With production by the celebrated GRAMMY award-winning POMO, known for his work with Free Nationals, Anderson .Paak, and SG Lewis, the track highlights Diamond’s smooth falsetto and elegant style. See “Slowly Fading” below: Diamond Cafe is set to bring his captivating live performance on tour this spring and summer, opening for Canadian artist TALK, and has announced a performance at the Festival D’ete in Quebec City, with additional dates to be announced. Recognized as Amazon Music’s Artist To Watch for 2024 and praised by Pitchfork as a “Pop-Funk Prodigy,” Diamond Cafe stands out with his blend of refined R&B and sleek pop. In 2023, he built a dedicated fanbase, sold out multiple live shows, and released “Diamond Cuts,” a compilation of remastered fan favorites. His distinct vocal talent and stage presence have drawn acclaim from celebrities like Zack Fox, Anderson .Paak, Lewis Hamilton, and El DeBarge, who performed a duet with him at his debut show in LA, distinguishing him in the contemporary music scene. Discover “Slowly Fading,” check out Diamond’s tour dates, and look forward to more music from Diamond Cafe soon. Upcoming Live Dates * = Supporting TALK 4/30 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre* 5/1 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre* 5/3 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre* 5/4 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway* 5/6 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom* 7/6 - Quebec City, QC @ Festival D’ete   Read the full article