CBC Calgary is partnering with Calgary Public Library to offer a variety of free, virtual Indigenous programs and events throughout the month of June to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). Program highlights include:• Virtual Indigenous Family Storytimes on Wednesdays at 10:30 am (June 2, 9, 16, and everyday the week of June 21 – 26)• Virtual screening and discussion of short film The Road starring the Indigenous girls ofStardale Women's Group and directed by filmmaker Vanessa Wenzel. June 15 at 6:30 p.m. | Hosted by Angela Knight of the Calgary Eyeopener• An Instagram Live interview with Livia Manywounds on June 21 at 12:00 p.m. to discussNational Indigenous Peoples Day and the Indigenous Placemaking initiative• Watch a Indigenous fry bread cooking demonstration in a livestream with Russ Baker on June17 at 4:30 p.m.• Parents and caregivers are invited to a virtual Kitchen Table Classroom event on June 22 inpartnership with Edmonton Public Library to discover books and resources for kids thatcelebrate Alberta's rich Indigenous cultures and history• Enjoy an all-ages Elders' Storytime with Anthony Starlight, who will share stories about thesymbolism and structure of tee-pee lodges. Starts June 25 at 11:00 a.m.• On June 26 at 1:00 p.m., watch a Facebook Live unveiling of new Indigenous Placemakinginstallations at Crowfoot, Seton, Saddletowne, and Shawnessy libraries, featuring artists:Rudy Black Plume, Iitsikiitsapoyii; Hali Heavy Shield, Nato'yi'kina'soyi; Sarah Houle;Morrigan Caldwell; Tace Ens-Buchacher; Kierra First Charger; Kaylee Anne Leibham; andHaley Long. | Hosted by Judy Aldous of Alberta at Noon

Source: CBC News June 07, 2021 17:15 UTC