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CALGARY, AB. – Three northwest Calgary Board of Education schools, in partnership with the City of Calgary, will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, June 21. The schools are hosting a community celebration that will include student presentations, cultural performances and games. The schools will also share their renewed Truth and Reconciliation commitments.
Participating Schools
Catherine Nichols Gunn School – Grades K-6 Sir John A. Macdonald School – Grades 6 to 9 John G. Diefenbaker High School – Grades 10-12
News media are invited to attend the celebration. School principals and selected students will be available for interviews, and all attendees will be available for photos.
Event Details
Date: Friday, June 21, 2024 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Place: The Infinity Garden between John G. Diefenbaker High School & Sir John A. Macdonald School - 6620 4 St. NW Parking is available in a free student lot between John G. Diefenbaker High School & Sir John A. Macdonald School.
The formal event will begin at 1 p.m. with Elder Patricia Danard's blessing and smudge, followed by student and school presentations.
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Note: Principals are responsible for limiting media coverage only to students approved for interviews. Reporters attending an event are requested to receive permission from a CBE contact before interviewing or photographing students. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for joining us in celebrating public education.
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Last modified: 2026-04-24 17:13:23.972 +0000 UTC