The Strathcona County Library in Sherwood Park, Alberta, is hosting a free community event on March 20, 2026, to share Indigenous traditions and history with local families. The session, which runs from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, will focus on 2-Spirit traditions and features traditional tea and bannock for everyone who attends.
The event is a collaboration between library staff and the Indigenous Advisory Committee. Merle M., the committee chair and a member of the Grand Rapids MB First Nation, helps lead these efforts to bring residents together and encourage learning about Indigenous heritage.
This gathering is part of a series called Tea and Bannock, which is designed to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbours connect through conversation and food. Heather Nicholson, the Assistant Manager of Adult Services at the library, helps develop these programs to meet goals for reconciliation and community education.
Organizers say the event is open to all ages and provides a welcoming space for residents to learn about the sacred roles 2-Spirit people have held in Indigenous cultures. These programs are supported by the library’s 2026 budget, which was recently increased to $11.8 million to maintain local services.
