Near the River Valley in Edmonton, the Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre opened up the kihcihkaw askî (Sacred Land), which was once a vision that started over 16 years ago.
The 6.5 million dollar project completed it’s phase one part of the project in collaboration with the City of Edmonton, Indigenous Elders, and communities.
Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Project Manager Lewis Cardinal, as he says the City of Edmonton took a bold step towards Reconciliation with helping in opening the ceremonial space.
Project Manager Lewis Cardinal standing on the kihcihkaw askî (Sacred Land) site (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Cardinal says the reception from Indigenous communities the surrounding area have been congratulatory, with remarks from many saying “it’s about time”.
kihcihkaw askî (Sacred Land) site near River Valley (Photo Credits -Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Cardinal goes on to talk about phases two and three, which will feature a medicine garden, as well as a flexible space for different types of ceremonial practices within a long house.
