The Eagle's Back Program

The Eagle's Back program is designed to help children 6-12 learn about Aboriginal culture through traditional teachings, access to dance and drumming.

The Eagle is a powerful symbol of safety and protection in the First Nations Culture. Just as an eagle flies under its young to ensure they do not fall, so does the Eagle's Back program as it strives to help First Nations people living in urban settings to feel safer and more able to participate in the culture of the community.

The 'Eagle is back' relates to the desire of the people to reclaim their proud history, customs, tradition and beliefs that were significantly forgotten by the boarding school experience. If the Eagle truly came back as a powerful symbol known to all their children it would mean that health had returned to the nation.

Eagle's Back

Currently there are no scheduled dates for Eagle's Back

Eagle's Back sessions are provided free of charge for childrenbetween the ages of 6 & 12 who are interested in Aboriginal culture

For more information contact Jean Dube - Aboriginal Liaison at 403.536.6558 ext. 110 or jeand@calgaryfamily.org

Click here to download the rack card (pdf)