A tipi on the shore at sunset beneath a tall tree, four people sitting together beside it looking out over the water
A fancy dancer in purple, blue and white regalia on the field at sunset, the Ben Calf Robe Tradition banner on the stage behind
A dancer in beaded regalia, seen from behind, looking out over the powwow crowd
Painted tipis standing in a meadow below forested hills in autumn, a rail fence in front

Our Children Are Sacred

Serving Indigenous Families Since 1981

Ben Calf Robe Society supports Indigenous children, youth, and families in Edmonton with care, culture, and connection.

Our work strives to protect and enhance the sacredness of our children through holistic education, supportive social services, and programs of high quality and cultural relevance.

Who We Are

Carrying a Name, and a Teaching

Ben Calf Robe was a Blackfoot Elder from the Siksika Nation and a residential school survivor. For more than forty years, the Ben Calf Robe Society that carries his name has provided Indigenous children, youth, and families in Edmonton and area with education, support, and programs grounded in culture.

We are an Indigenous-led child, youth, and family organization. Our work runs from licensed group homes and foster care to free drop-in cultural crafts & teachings, parenting programs, the Collective Kitchen, and a connection to resources. Elders, ceremony, and our Indigenous Ways of Knowing are connected with all of our programs.

Our Story
What We Offer

Programs & Services

Free parenting program, the Collective Kitchen, cultural arts and crafts, foster care, group care, and much more. There is a place for everyone.

At the Heart of Our Work

Grounded in Culture

Ceremony, teachings, and community are part of everything we do.

Dancer in regalia at a powwow
Powwow & Dance
Colourful Indigenous beadwork medallion
Beadwork & Crafts
Hand drum and smudge
Drum & Ceremony
Community gathered in a circle outdoors
Community Circle
A Community Celebration

Our Children Are Sacred Annual Round Dance

Join us Saturday, November 28, 2026 at the Enoch Recreation Centre, Enoch Cree Nation, for our annual Round Dance, an evening of drumming, dancing, and community. Free, family-friendly, and all are welcome.

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45+
Years of Service
13
Programs & Services
5
Homes & Residences
1000s
Families Supported
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