# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Breaking the Silence Awareness Gathering
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 am – Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a healing gathering exploring traditional knowledge, colonial impacts, trauma, and cultural solutions through ceremony, smudgingAbout this EventBreaking the Silence Awareness GatheringJoin us for Breaking the Silence: A Cultural Healing Gathering  - a day of truth, learning, and renewal. Guided by respected Elders Reg and Rose Crowshoe and Adrian Goulet, this gathering invites us to explore traditional ways of knowing and doing, the impacts of colonialism, historical trauma, residential schools, and cycles of violence. Together, we’ll reflect on cultural pathways toward healing, reconciliation, and decolonization.Elder Reg Crowshoe, a Piikani Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper and former Chief of the Piikani Nation, is widely respected for his leadership in bridging traditional Indigenous law and Western systems. Alongside Elder Rose Crowshoe, a cultural educator and ceremonial leader, they bring deep wisdom rooted in Blackfoot teachings, ceremony, and community healing.Adrian Goulet, Métis knowledge keeper, dancer, and cultural educator, shares teachings through movement, song, and storytelling that honor resilience and identity.The day will include ceremony, smudging, drumming, and song, creating a sacred space for reflection, connection, and healing. All are welcome to take part in this meaningful journey toward understanding and community renewal.Breakfast and Lunch Provided. Silent AuctionWe’ll be hosting a Silent Auction supporting the Circle of Safety program. Bid on unique items and experiences, and help raise funds for this important initiative. Bidding closes at 2:00 PM on December 2, so be sure to get your bids in early!Certificate of Participation:Participants can request a certificate for completing the 2-day Indigenous Awareness Teaching.Support Our WorkIf you’re unable to attend but would like to support our ongoing programs, please consider making a donation through CanadaHelps. Every contribution helps us continue delivering cultural, educational, and healing initiatives in our community. Donate through CanadaHelps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/aboriginal-consulting-services-association-of-alberta/? https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b6bf5350-c60a-11f0-aeda-bba9ce4a171b-rimg-w1200-h657-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AMDoors Open and Breakfast?: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMLand Acknowledgement - Smudge & Prayer?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWords from ED and Introduction of Guests?: 09:15 AM - 12:00 PMKeynote Speakers ?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak ?: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch Break?: 12:45 PM - 03:00 PMKeynote Speaker ?: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMBreak
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edmonton/breaking-the-silence-awareness-gathering/100001967671162415
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 400, max: 400, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edmonton
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Chateau Nova Kingsway
- **lat**: 53.56954400000001
- **long**: -113.527104
- **full address**: Chateau Nova Kingsway, 159 Airport Road Northwest, Edmonton, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Breaking the Silence Awareness Gathering being held?
  - **A:** Breaking the Silence Awareness Gathering takes place on Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 am to Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Chateau Nova Kingsway, 159 Airport Road Northwest, Edmonton, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Breaking the Silence Awareness Gathering?
  - **A:** Breaking the Silence Awareness Gathering is organized by Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta.

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