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Kihci Askiy – Sacred Land
An Initiative by the Indigenous Elders Cultural
Resource Circle Society (IECRCS)
May 2009
Kihci Askiy - ConceptA land area for Aboriginal Cultural and
Ceremonial activities within the City of Edmonton
A place where the diversity of Aboriginal Cultures can practice ceremonies and prayer
A place where Youth and Families can access cultural resources
A place where Edmontonians can learn about the traditions of Aboriginal people
Kihci Askiy - ConceptA much needed resource for Edmonton’s
growing Aboriginal population
A place for Aboriginal people to reconnect: identity, spirit, and purpose
A place to learn
A place of Natural and Cultural History
Kihci Askiy – Location
Kihci Askiy – Location
Kihci Askiy – Site Layout
Kihci Askiy - Ceremony
Kihci Askiy - Ceremony
Kihci Askiy - Learning
Kihci Askiy - Learning
Kihci Askiy – Special Events
Kihci Askiy – A Partnership
Between IECRCS and the City of Edmonton
Based Principles of Stewardship and Relationship Agreement: Sharing, Trust, Respect, and Renewal
Provide opportunities for partnership programming and mutually beneficial activities
A Legacy for the Future of Aboriginal people in Edmonton
Kihci Askiy - IECRCSA Council of Elders: 16 Members and Grand
Council
A Non-Profit Society in late 2006
To coordinate cultural resources for Aboriginal Edmonton
Create opportunities for cultural access
Already hold regular ceremonies and activities at land site
Kihci Askiy – Next StepsOpening and amending the “Whitemud Integrated Plan
2003” for Public Consultations in May 2009 - Completed
Review Kihci Aski component with Aboriginal community and General Public in May & June 2009 - Completed
Report back to Transportation, Asset Management, and Public Works Committee in September 2009 - Completed
Present recommendations to City Council in October 2009 for approval - Completed and Approved
Develop a landscaping, architectural, programming and fund development proposal
Kihci Askiy – Thank You
