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The traditional name for Edmonton is amiskwacîwâskahikan, which means “Beaver Hills House”. The City of Edmonton has many excellent Indigenous learning opportunities and experiences. Click HERE for a good list of year-round celebrations and festivities. One organization to highlight is The Canadian Native Friendship Centre, which has a two-fold mission: “Bettering the lives of the Indigenous community in cultural awareness since 1962.” Click HERE to visit their website and access the events and programs they offer.

St Andrew’s United Church, located in Crestwood at 148 St and 99 Ave, hosts Concerts on Lawn for everyone to enjoy. July 28 is a Salute to Youth (7pm), August 6 features the Northern Horns Quartet (2:30 pm) and August 11 Olivia Street will perform (7pm). Please bring a friend and lawn chairs. If the weather isn’t good, the concert will move inside.

Are you a senior in need of help with housekeeping, home maintenance or yard clean up? The Seniors Home Supports Program gives seniors referrals to screened service providers for help with these and other services. Their service providers help seniors all over Edmonton. Visit their website at www.seniorshomesupports.com or contact Kathy at 780-995-2908 or homesupport3@jfse.org for more information.