The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, takes place annually on September 30 as a National Day of Mourning for those who suffered at the various Indian Residential Schools in Canada.

On Friday, September 26, the Native Friendship Society of Red Deer (NFSRD) hosted a day of reflection during Reconciliation Week…. read more here

The annual Stuff a Police Cruiser took place at Superstore in Calgary’s southern community of Seton as the community came together to support those in need. For the past two years, the Calgary Police Service have been partnering with Closer to Home Community Services and the Real Canadian Superstore to stuff a police cruiser for those in need.

Some of the hot items being loaded into the cruiser were snacks for kids’ lunches, spices for cooking, and hygiene products..… read more here

Rodeos, including Whoop-Up Days and the Calgary Stampede, have incorporated Indian Relay into their wide roster of events, demonstrating horsemanship. For the second year, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede held its Indigenous experience that drew in thousands.

Just in pre-sales alone, the annual Relay drew in approximately 4.5 thousand guests to the Grandstand to witness one of North America’s extreme sports.... read more here

On a warm September afternoon, members of the city of Airdrie gathered at Nose Creek Park for the fourth annual Peace in the Park in celebration of mental health resilience and an opportunity for community resources to connect with residents.

The celebration organized by the Thumbs Up Foundation used the music’s therapeutic power to bring moments of peace to the worries of day-to-day life.

That peace of mind hits home for the Foundation’s Chair, Kim Titus, as the foundation marks 10 years since its creation. The message of mental health still holds, as an earlier interaction between herself and a member of the community talked about the recent loss of a loved one who died by suicide… read more here

Alberta’s ninth largest industry is tourism, as people from all over come to see the province’s natural beauty, world-class festivals, and diverse cultures every year.

As part of highlighting the diverse culture, Travel Alberta, along with Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA), have been partnering with Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta to help businesses get their dreams off the ground.

CJWE had the chance to talk with Travel Alberta about how they’ve been assisting Indigenous entrepreneurs with funding, marketing, and other resources that help bring their vision to life… read more here

As the Autumn colours begin to show in Calgary and the rest of southern Alberta, the deadline for both the 2026 Calgary Stampede Princess and First Nations Princess is soon approaching, which also means the current Stampede Princess duo will be passing the torch.

What makes the Calgary Stampede Princess and First Nations Princess programs unique is that the iconic duo work hand in hand to promote western heritage and First Nations communities… read more here