Visit to Western Canada - Day 1
During her visit, she participated in a smudging ceremony and traditional talking circle with Grade 1 and 2 students and also had the opportunity to interact with staff and Elders.
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Her Excellency Sharon Johnston visited the Piitoayis Family School in Calgary, Alberta. The school is culturally based from an Aboriginal perspective and welcomes First Nations, Métis and Inuit students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. It offers language and cultural teachings such as drumming and dancing, and conducts traditional ceremonies.
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Later in the afternoon, Her Excellency visited the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre, a not-for-profit organization that is committed to becoming a Centre of Excellence specializing in best practices, training, community awareness, education and research in the area of child abuse. During her tour of the facility, she was joined by Sheldon Kennedy, one of the Centre's board members.
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Her Excellency also visited the Kahanoff Centre — which houses the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)–Calgary Region head office — and presented the Caring Canadian Award to volunteers who have made a difference at CMHA–Calgary Region and within their community.
Tue, 01/27/2015 - 12:00 Rideau Hall CCA - Calgary