Mayor Reads: A Week With Flying Eagle

Mayor Reads September episode is focused on the Flying Eagle Program which gives children the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal culture and heritage. http://www.edmonton.ca/city_governmen... These videos are one of the ways that Edmonton’s Mayor Don Iveson connects to community. As a father of 2 young children and a champion for literacy as well as our public library - he understands the value of sharing books. He has countless invitations to read to school groups but can't possibly accept them all. In an effort to “share our Mayor” and connect to children (and adults) through books we have created a project called Mayor Reads. Monthly episodes are based on books which may be related to seasonal themes or city issues that would appeal to our intended audience of elementary students and families.

The City of Edmonton’s Flying Eagle Program, offered through the Green Shack Program, gives children the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal cultures and heritage through games, crafts and other recreational activities. Using the medicine wheel as a guide, Flying Eagle staff help program participants explore traditional Aboriginal practices, such as making bannock and dream catchers and taking part in Aboriginal sports like lacrosse.

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