Events

We're now approaching three quarters through David's term as our Club President. the intent of this meeting is to hear from each of our Club's executive as they provide an update of where their portfolio areas are at and what to expect as David's year comes to a close and Jason's year begins as President. 

The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided belw. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82069385191?pwd=T3MvU1JUaHpMd3QyVlQ5b2VycDFXdz09

For those who need it, the meeting ID is 820 6938 5191

Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically finish before 1 PM

Please click on the link below to join the ZOOM meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86931497961?pwd=OHlqSkZzMUNTdVIrQ29XNmx6NGxZUT09

In the event that you need it, the Meeting ID is: 869 3149 7961

Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically finsih before 1 PM.

Continuing the Indigenous Building Understanding Speakers' Series, Dr. Diana Steinhauer will speak on the Oral Understanding of Treaty, followed by Talking Circles.  This workshop presentaton is predicated on Elders' teachings of Treaty including the Nehiyaw/Cree World view (day before Treaty), teh spirit in making Treaty (Day of Treaty) and the day after Treaty - the relationship as it unfolded.  The oral context of Cree and Anishinabe legal orders and doctrines are symbolized on the land, waters and sky are encapsulated in this 30-minute presentation to the Rotary Club members and guests, followed by talking circles.

Dr. Steinhauer, Cree, from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty No. 6 Territory, is an educator with 30 years experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions.  Most importantly, she is a mother and first teacher of her two children.  She currently serves as the President of the Yellowhead Tribal College.  Diana completed her Doctorate in iyiniw pimātisiwin kiskeyitamowin (Indigenous Peoples Knowledge) at University n Blue Quills. She is particularly grateful to Elders and Knowledge Keepers who have guided and mentored her in Indigenous Knowledge and ways of being as a kise iskwew. Recognizing the value and work of iyiniw pimātisiwin, Diana’s work as a change agent in language, education, and governance is grounded upon her late father’s adage, pimātisîtotetân kimiyikowisiwininaw, Let us live life the way our Creator intended us to live.

Note: Pre-reading Sharon Venne, "Understanding Treaty 6: An Indigenous Perspective" in Michael Asch, ed. Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada: Essays on Law, Equity, and Respect for Difference. (Vancouver:UBC Press, 1998), pp 173-207), copies available for pre-reading.

Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday April 26th when Kim Krushell will speak to our Club on her vision for the City of Edmonton. Ms. Krushell is a candidate for Mayor for Edmonton in this coming October's election. 

The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 Am and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83232762490?pwd=OUh6Y21Qdm5Uelp6V3NSaW5KMnovQT09

For those who need it, the meeting ID is 832 3276 2490

Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM