Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta – At the heart of Ford Hall lies Tsa tsa ke k’e (Iron Foot Place), a circular mosaic by world-renowned Cold Lake First Nations artist Alex Janvier. At 14 metres in diameter, the piece took six months, twenty workers, and almost one million glass tiles to create. PHOTO BY: ALANNA YEE
Please join us in understanding the importance of this acknowledgment, and to continue to engage in positive relations moving forward.
HEALthy MiND Centres respectfully acknowledge that Alberta is located on Treaty 4, 6, 7 and 8 Territory, which are traditional meeting grounds, gathering places, and travelling routes for diverse indigenous peoples, including the Anishinaabe, Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Haudenosaunee, Îethka Stoney-Nakoda Sioux (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw & Goodstoney nations), Kainai, Métis, Piikani, Saulteaux, Siksika and Tsuut’ina.
We ask that you collaborate with us in respecting and engaging with the histories, languages, & cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada who cared for these lands for generations & continue to influence our vibrant community.
Alberta First Nations Pronunciations Guide
- Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-ih-nah-bey)
- Bearspaw (Bears-paw)
- Blackfoot (Black-foot)
- Chiniki (Chin-ih-key)
- Cree (Cree)
- Dene (Den-nay)
- Goodstoney (Good-stone-ee)
- Haudenosaunee: (hoh-DEE-noh-SHoh-nee)
- Kainai (Gai-nah)
- Îethka Stoney-Nakoda (Aw-yar-hay Stow-nee Nah-koh-da)
- Métis (May-tee)
- Nakoda Sioux (Nah-koh-da Sue)
- Piikani (Bee-guh-nee)
- Saulteaux (So-toh)
- Siksika (Sik-isi-gah)
- Tsuut’ina (Sue-tin-ah)
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