National Indigenous Peoples Day with Lance Cardinal

Indigenous Speaker Series for children and educators: National Indigenous Peoples Day with Lance Cardinal

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and, Métis peoples. This year the Faculty of Education and Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta is thrilled to welcome children and educators onto our campus to celebrate with Lance Cardinal. Please join us as we engage in Reconciliation in a welcoming and affirming space.

We are opening this event for the general public to attend virtually and there are two sessions on June 19, 2024 to choose from: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

This Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series event is presented by Cargill, and supported by TD Insurance, in partnership with the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, the Augustana Campus and the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta.

Lance Cardinal is a First Nations, 2-Spirit artist, designer, and television personality from the Bigstone Cree Nation in treaty 8 territory. He has quickly become one of Alberta’s leading First Nation artists and entrepreneurs. His 30-year journey has allowed him to work with world class organizations all over Canada, including The Edmonton Oilers, IKEA Edmonton, Kunitz Shoes, Rugby Canada, Unbelts, Telus World of Science, Edmonton Public Library, Fort Edmonton Park, and Re/Max Field. His bright and colourful murals and design projects are bringing a fresh narrative to contemporary Indigenous representation, highlighting a positive perspective in public spaces and businesses all over the city.