Creating Hope Society

🏍️ THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EVENT: 6th Annual Ride to Reconciliation! 🦅
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated 6th Annual Ride to Reconciliation is taking over Blackjacks Roadhouse for an unforgettable day of community, culture, and high-octane fun. Best of all? 100% of all proceeds directly benefit the Creating Hope Society of Alberta! ❤️✨

🗓️ When: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
📍 Where: Blackjacks Roadhouse (Leduc/Nisku)
🔥 Can’t wait for August? Join us every week for Bike Nights on Tuesdays right at Blackjacks Roadhouse!

🌟 ONE MASSIVE DAY — SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Whether you roll in on two wheels or come with the whole family, we have an incredible lineup of activities planned from morning until night:

🗺️ For the Riders: A beautiful, scenic biking route to kick off the day.

🎪 Artisanal Market: Explore and support our massive market featuring 20+ vendors showcasing incredible traditional beadwork, handcrafted jewelry, apparel, and more!

🎨 Kids’ Activities: A dedicated space for the little ones featuring kids' games, face painting, and more exciting fun!

🎸 Entertainment: Live music and live entertainment keeping the energy high all day long.

🍔 Food: Serving up absolutely unreal, mouth-watering BBQ food.

🎁 Prizes & Drawings: On-site 50-50 draws, door prizes, and an exciting live auction and silent auction!

🎟️ THE GRAND PRIZE BIKE RAFFLE — WIN A CUSTOM RIDE!
Get your hands on a ticket for our Custom Painted Motorcycle Raffle! You do not want to miss your chance to win a stunning, custom-designed masterpiece.

💵 Tickets: Available both online and in-person.

🤝 GET INVOLVED: SUPPORT THE CAUSE
We are actively looking for community partners to make this historic day a massive success:

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities: Align your brand with a great cause.

🎁 Silent Auction Donations: We are warmly accepting item donations to support our fundraising goals.

🔗 QUICK LINKS — ACT NOW!
💻 Main Event Website: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/
🎫 Rider Tickets & Vendor Space Details: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/2026-rider-tickets
🏍️ Buy Your Bike Raffle Tickets: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/2026-bike-raffle
🤝 Become an Official Sponsor: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/become-a-sponsor

Let’s ride together, support community healing, and make this historic day one for the record books! 🙌🚀

✨ Celebrate the Solstice With Us! Open Call for Indigenous Vendors! ✨

Summer is right around the corner, and we are bringing the community together for something truly special. The Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona County invites you to be a featured vendor at our Summer Solstice Community Gathering!

Whether you create stunning beadwork, beautiful art, traditional crafts, or unique handmade goods, we want YOU in the room!

🎨 Event Highlights:

Date: Sunday, June 21st
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Ardrossan Rec. Complex Hall

Ready to showcase your talents to an enthusiastic crowd? Booking your space is just one quick message away!

💥 LOCK IN YOUR SPOT TODAY:
Get in touch directly with Jessica to register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (587) 879-8480

The Creating Hope Society of Alberta is officially launching the 2026 Ride to Reconciliation Motorcycle Raffle! This is your chance to take home an absolute head-turner of a grand prize.

🔥 THE PRIZE: A stunning, Custom Painted 2012 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Slim Motorcycle!
💰 THE TICKETS: Just $50 each.

The best part? Only 500 tickets are available in total. The draw will happen as soon as they sell out, so do not wait!

👉 BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKET NOW: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/2026-bike-raffle
🏁 REGISTER TO RIDE WITH US (AUG 8): https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/2026-rider-tickets

📍 PREFER TO BUY IN PERSON? You can grab your physical tickets from us in person every Tuesday at Bike Night until they are all sold out! Come say hi and score your lucky number!

( Check out the attached ticket stub image 2026 ride to reconciliation Motorcycle Raffle (5.63 x 1.97 in) (6).jpg to see the full bike! )

🔥 VENDORS WANTED: Summer Solstice Community Gathering! 🔥

The Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona County (ACCSC) is officially accepting vendor applications for our Indigenous Market on Sunday, June 21 at the Ardrossan Rec. Complex Hall!

If you’ve been looking for the perfect summer event to showcase and sell your work, this is it!

⏰ Market Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (9:30 AM Setup)

Don’t miss out on this amazing community celebration. Spots are limited and moving fast! 🚀

👉 CLAIM YOUR SPACE NOW:
Contact Jessica immediately to sign up:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (587) 879-8480

📢 CALLING ALL INDIGENOUS VENDORS, ARTISANS, & CREATORS! 📢

Are you ready to showcase your incredible craft at one of the summer's most meaningful and high-energy community gatherings? Applications are officially OPEN for the Artisan Market at the 6th Annual Ride to Reconciliation! 🦅✨

This is your prime opportunity to get your brand, art, and products in front of an enthusiastic, supportive crowd at Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku! 🏍️💨

🎨 What we’re looking for:
We want to highlight beautiful traditional beadwork, stunning handcrafted jewelry, unique apparel, and brilliant Indigenous creations.

📋 Market Details:

🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ Market Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Blackjacks Roadhouse (2110 Sparrow Dr, Nisku, AB)

📐 Stall Options Available:

🎪 10′ x 10′ Stall: $50
🎪 10′ x 20′ Stall: $75

Spaces are limited to ensure a great variety for our visitors, so do not wait to lock in your space!

👇 TAKE ACTION — REGISTER TODAY:
🔗 Click here to book your stall now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-ro-reconciliation-vendor-registration-tickets-1988844119299?aff=oddtdtcreator

( For a look at the full event line-up, check out the attached R2R+May+26-+2026+Fixed-1920w.jpg poster! )

"Do I have to attend the event to win the custom Harley?" 🤔

We get this question a lot! The answer is NO! According to our official raffle rules, there is absolutely no requirement to be present at the draw to win the Custom 2012 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Slim.

If your ticket is pulled, we will contact you directly by phone or email to deliver the good news! So even if you live across the province, you can still easily participate and support the Creating Hope Society of Alberta.

Tickets are non-refundable and moving fast. Get yours online or grab them in person on Tuesdays at Bike Night until they are all sold out!

👇 TAKE ACTION TODAY:
🎟️ Get Raffle Tickets Online: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/2026-bike-raffle
🏁 Register for the Aug 8th Ride: https://www.ridetoreconciliation.ca/2026-rider-tickets

History is being made, and we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are a part of this first-ever National Indigenous Peoples Day event happening in Strathcona County! 🦅✨

This incredible celebration is brought to you in a unified partnership with:
🤝 Strathcona County
🎨 Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona County
🎓 MacEwan University
❤️ Red Spirit WMRC
🏍️ Redrum MC Big River Chapter

We have put together an unforgettable, full-day schedule designed to bring the community together. Make sure to mark your calendar so you don't miss a single moment:

🗓️ YOUR OFFICIAL AGENDA:
🌅 9:00 AM – Sacred Pipe Ceremony
🎉 10:00 AM – The Main Event Starts! Dive into a full day featuring lots of activities such as our vibrant Indigenous Vendors Market ⛺, a dedicated Kids Korner 🧸, delicious food vendors 🍔, and a powerful presentation by Guest Speaker Roberta Alook 🎙️.
🏍️ 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM – The Motorcycle Show and Shine (Featuring an exciting $300 Door Prize! 💰)
🍲 4:00 PM – Traditional Community Feast
✨ 5:00 PM – High-energy Sober Dance
🌙 9:00 PM – Closing Ceremony

Bring the entire family out to connect, honor culture, and celebrate together! 🙌🧡

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: HELP US FILL THE GRID! 🚨

The Creating Hope Society of Alberta is gearing up for our Casino Fundraiser, and we need your help to lock in our team! This is one of our biggest events of the year, and every single shift filled directly supports our community initiatives.

🗓️ Dates: Thursday, July 16 & Friday, July 17, 2026
📍 Location: Yellowhead Casino
🍔 Perks: Complimentary food and refreshments are included for all shifts!

We’ve simplified the schedule, and spots are filling up. Take a look at where we still need you:

Day Shifts (9:30 AM – 6:45 PM): Cashiers & Chip Runners wanted!

Night Shifts (6:30 PM – 3:30 AM): Spots are open for Evening Banker, Cashier (Friday), and Chip Runners.

Count Room Team (11:00 PM – 3:30 AM): 5 spots open each night—perfect for night owls or a group of friends volunteering together!

No experience? No problem! On-site training is provided, and the atmosphere is high-energy and fun.

👇 CLAIM YOUR SHIFT TODAY:
📧 Email us at: [email protected] or drop a comment below with your preferred position and date!