APTN Aboriginal Day

AswecelebrateNationalAboriginalDay, weareproudtorecognizethehistoriccontributions ofFirstNationstoCanadaandwelookforwardto thecontributionsofthenextgeneration. Enbridgeishonouredtocontributetotheenhanced learningexperienceofAboriginalyouththroughourSchool PlusProgram.Since2009,SchoolPlushasprovidedfunding forextracurricularprogrammingatFirstNationsSchools— programmingthatisdesignedtokeepstudentsinterested andengagedforthelongrun.Theprogramhasalready enrichedtheeducationofover10,000youthinover50schools. Enbridgedeliversmorethantheenergyyoucounton. Wedeliveronourpromisetohelpmakecommunitiesbetter placestolive.It'spartofthereasonwewerenamedoneof theGlobal100MostSustainableCorporationsintheWorld. FIND OUTMORE Enbridge.com/InYourCommunity Proudsponsorofthe MacKenzieArtGalleryUrban OutreachProgram WhaT iS naTional aBoRiGinal daY? national aboriginal day is a day for all canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements and contributions of First nations, inuit and Métis Peoples. in 1996, it was proclaimed by then Governor General Roméo leBlanc to be celebrated on June 21. national aboriginal day was first celebrated on June 21, 1996. Most provinces do not recognize it as a statutory holiday. it is fitting that national aboriginal day occurs on June 21, the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For many centuries, many of the first inhabitants would celebrate the arrival of the warm weather on this day. it is a day with spiritual significance for many people and is a perfect time to celebrate aboriginal Peoples and their cultures. 1982 The national indian Brotherhood (now the assembly of First nations) called for the creation of a national aboriginal Solidarity day to be celebrated on June 21. 1995 The Royal commission on aboriginal Peoples recommended that a national First Peoples day be designated. a national conference called The Sacred assembly and chaired by elijah harper called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of aboriginal Peoples to canada. 1996 The first celebration. it was proclaimed by the Governor General of canada to be celebrated on June 21 each year. 2014 aPTn's celebration always falls on the Saturday closest to the 21st so that families can attend the day-long celebrations right into the late evening. This is the first time aboriginal day live & celebration coincides with national aboriginal day. FromaMatureGrade12diploma, tothehealthandfamilycare industries,tothenewAboriginal BusinessManagementand Entrepreneurshipprogram, Yellowquillopensdoors forallstudents. Celebrating 30 years ofAboriginal Education Alumni Yellowquill Graduates pleasecontactus toupdateyour information. 480MadisonStreet,Winnipeg,MB R3J1J1 www.yellowquill.org (204)953-2800

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