The traditional name for Edmonton is amiskwacîwâskahikan, which means “Beaver Hills House”. The City of Edmonton has many excellent Indigenous learning opportunities and experiences. Click HERE for a good list of year-round celebrations and festivities. One organization to highlight is The Canadian Native Friendship Centre, which has a two-fold mission: “Bettering the lives of the Indigenous community in cultural awareness since 1962.” Click HERE to visit their website and access the events and programs they offer.