In 2021, the Federal Government established September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day was enacted to remember and honour the lives lost and forever impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Vilem Zach's bronze statue of a woman and her two children is meant to recognize the traditional lands of the Blackfoot and Métis people in this area. The sculpture was unveiled on December 10, 2010. Children of Yesterday by Vilem Zach is located in the

How did JVR Landscape get involved with Bow Valley Ranche? JVR Landscape has been involved with all the phases of landscaping since the inception of the Artisan Gardens in 2006. Larry invited us to be part of the first iiststii’ik meeting back in January 2021 as a continuation of our involvement. What role is JVR playing in the creation and development of iiststii’ik? Our role is twofold. One is an advisory role as a consultant on design and plant material. Initial concepts