The Bennett Centre is a place of learning within the heart of amiskwaciwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ
The Bennett Centre is one of the top 5 field trip locations in Edmonton (as rated by the Edmonton Journal) and is a unique venue for special events and large group overnight accommodations. Located in the heart of Edmonton's river valley, the Bennett Centre is a historic building with a beautiful yard and community garden, and is conveniently located near downtown and river valley walking trails.
02/07/2024
On Friday we hosted elementary students from 9 different schools around Edmonton! They came to Bennett for our Treaty Partnership Summit. The students learned about smudging, heard teachings from an elder, and participated in discussions of how to be good Treaty partners within their schools and as individuals. What a great group of kids! We look forward to their next visit!
02/07/2024
Heidi is the graphic designer and communications person at Bennett. She is a lover of all things 90s, and cats, and would eventually like 90 cats.
12/23/2023
12/20/2023
Leona is our talented Bennett chef. If you have visited Bennett you may have been lucky enough to sample her exquisite baking or experience a delicious homecooked meal. You can taste the love in everything Leona makes and we are beyond grateful for her.
12/11/2023
If you follow the trail up the Camel Humps look closely, you might be able to spot long forgotten bricks along the way!
12/08/2023
Rene is the keeper of Bennett. Not only does he keep Bennett clean and safe, but he is the core of our team. Rene is always happy to help in whatever way he can and we'd be absolutely lost here without him!
12/07/2023
If you're looking for a quicker trip to the picturesque top of Gallagher hill, you can always just climb straight up!*
*Not recommended by this Bennett staff member who is still wheezing 3 weeks later
12/07/2023
The Bennett Centre just got festive!
12/07/2023
So much work has happened in the Bennett yard! We have a brand new fire pit, lots of new garden boxes, TWO tipi pole storage sheds, a couple of sitting area shelters and an outdoor classroom! Not quite finished yet but it's really taking shape and we cannot wait to see the final product.
12/01/2023
Jessica is responsible for developing and programming district PD sessions and keeps us and Bennett organized and running smoothly.
She is currently re-watching Game of Thrones and won’t stop talking about it. 🙄
12/01/2023
On August 20, 2008 the Bennett Centre Annex erupted in flames. Firefighters fought hard to battle the two-alarm fire throughout the afternoon and crews were able to extinguish the flames by around 1:30 p.m. Investigators believe the blaze was sparked by a ruptured gas line, causing $3.5M in damage.
(source: CTV News, CBC News)
12/01/2023
The 2023 Okimâw Awards recognize the hard work and dedication of Indigenous men from all across Treaty's 6, 7, and 8 in Alberta.
We here at Bennett are so incredibly proud to announce that our Indigenous Program Lead, Lyle Tootoosis, has received the Youth Leadership Mentorship award for 2023! Lyle's tireless commitment to his work and to the community is apparent in everything he does. We could not think of a more deserving award winner.
Congratulations Lyle! 🎉🎉🎉