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Sunset Clause for Shelter Extended to 2027

The possibility of rezoning The Mustard Seed Central to become a permanent shelter in McCauley has been delayed. 

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Mary Burlie Day Unites Communities: Mary Burlie Day celebrates the life and legacy of Mary Burlie by bringing together her family and the greater community in the area where she, as a social worker, dedicated her life’s work to reaching people where they were at with dignity. This year’s celebration on July 13th took place at Kinistinâw Park, as the park named after her on 104th Avenue and 97th Street is currently being renewed. Pictured above are two of Mary Burlie’s daughters, Stephanie Burlie (left) and Katherine Sanders (right), with David Shepherd, MLA for Edmonton-City Centre. (Paula E. Kirman)
Tea and Treats With a View: Dozens of people attended the Mother’s Day Tea on May 24th on the rooftop of the Hull Block. People got to sample different kinds of tea (and listen to a talk about tea) as well as an assortment of sweet and savory items from Chinatown bakeries and restaurants. The event was organized by the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society. (Paula E. Kirman)
SunRise Mural Achieves World Record: The mural “The Land We Share” on the north side of the SunRise apartment building at 10609 101st Street was unveiled on May 27th where it was also revealed that the mural has been certified by Guinness World Records as the largest solar panel mural in the world. The mural is 85-foot-tall (26 metres), has 2,000 solar panels, and features representations of the Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings from Indigenous culture on the left and the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac on the right. Pictured above is Lance Cardinal, the Indigenous artist who designed the mural, speaking at the unveiling event. Kat Luu from the Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) was invited to speak as a representative of Chinatown. “This mural will not only beautify the space but also honour the rich heritage and diverse voices that make our community unique. It serves as a vibrant expression of the values and stories that define us,” she said in her speech. (Caption: Paula E. Kirman. Photo: Kat Luu.)
Okîsikow Way Day 2025: Chancy Black Water (right), Indigenous Relations Office Consultant with the City of Edmonton, presents the City proclamation for Okîsikow Way Day on June 14th, 2025 to Elder Karen MacKenzie, a member of the original steering committee to establish Okîsikow (Angel) Way in Edmonton. Okîsikow Way Day raises awareness of victims of gender-based violence against women, children, and gender-diverse people, an issue disproportionately affecting Indigenous community members. The event was held in Churchill Square this year due to construction in the area of Okisikow Way NW, which was officially renamed in 2024 and is located on 101A Avenue between 96th and 97th Streets. Okîsikow is the Cree word for “Angel.” (Paula E. Kirman)
NIPD at Bissell Centre: Fiddler Wyatt Schiefelbein performs at Bissell Centre’s celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) on June 20th. The event featured traditional music and food, as well as performances, dances, and other activities. (Paula E. Kirman)
Van bLoc Party Energy: Dance group RGX performs on June 7th, the first day of the second Van bLoc Party hosted by Van Loc on 98th Street and 106th Avenue. (Paula E. Kirman)
Blue Jean Jacket Day Builds Advocacy: Activist Judith Gale speaks at Blue Jean Jacket Day on June 6th at the green space on 96th Street south of Jasper Avenue. Blue Jean Jacket Day raises awareness of missing, murdered, and exploited Indigenous men and boys. (Paula E. Kirman)
Peace Walk Bridges Cultures: The third annual community Peace Walk through Chinatown led by Elder Lorette Goulet from Mamawi Nipawiwin Standing Together (centre, holding banner) took place on June 22nd. The event builds friendship between the Chinatown and Indigenous communities. Following the walk, cultural performances and a feast with multicultural food from a number of area restaurants happened by the McCauley Community Garden on 107A Avenue and 95th Street. The event was organized by Kat Luu (left, by the red lion) of the Chinatown Business Association with support from the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society and REACH Edmonton. Pictured above are organizers and participants with Lion Dancers from Jing Ying Martial Arts. (Paula E. Kirman)
Flowers to Remember, Honour, and Grieve: June 5th was the 20th annual Edmonton Homeless Memorial. It was organized by the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (ECOHH) and took place at the Homeless Memorial Plaza at 103A Avenue and 100th Street. In addition to songs, prayers, and speeches, participants laid flowers on the Homelessness Memorial, where butterflies were also freed. In 2024, 381 people died as a result of not having adequate housing. (Paula E. Kirman )
Four Decades of The Works Commemorated: MLA Janis Irwin presented a commemorative scroll on May 31st to recognize 40 years of The Works Art & Design Festival. The presentation happened at The Works International Visual Arts Society’s headquarters in McCauley at 106th Avenue and 95th Street. Pictured above (from left): MLA David Shepherd (Edmonton-City Centre), Amber Rooke (Executive Director, The Works Art & Design Festival), MLA Janis Irwin (Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood), and MLA David Eggen (Edmonton-North West). (Caption: Paula E. Kirman. Photo: Alan Schietzsch.)
New Apartments and Public Art at Stadium Yards: Lewis Block, the newest phase of Stadium Yards, was unveiled in mid-June. Located at 8450 106A Avenue, the apartment complex includes a new piece of public art. “The Steersman” honours Joseph Lewis, one of Edmonton’s earliest documented Black fur traders, after whom Lewis Block is named. “A highly accomplished canoe man with the Hudson’s Bay Company in the early 1800s, he was praised in records as a reliable and steady steersman,” reads the interpretive plaque accompanying the 21-foot-long sculpture commissioned by Rohit Group and created by local artist Slavo Cech. (Paula E. Kirman)
Activating An Alley With Martial Arts: Yan Khoo, an instructor with Ji Hong Wushu and Tai Chi College, teaches some moves at the first Chinatown After Dark of the season on May 24th in the alley at 97th Street and 105th Avenue. Chinatown After Dark is organized by YEG Chinatown RE:VITA. For information about upcoming events search YEGChinatownRevita on Facebook or @yegchinatownrevita on Instagram. (Paula E. Kirman)

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