National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Edmonton Park
Friday, June 21, 2024
10:00am to 3:00pm
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We are pleased to invite you to join us at Fort Edmonton Park as we honor National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The celebration will begin with a memorable smudging ceremony and continue throughout the weekend, recognizing and celebrating the history, heritage, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
10:00 AM | Front Entry Plaza
Opening Dance Performance: Julion Pisimohihkew, Grass Dancer
- Welcome & Introductions: President/Chief Executive Officer Darren Dalgleish
- Land Acknowledgement: William Hanson-Hope
- Smudge Ceremony: Elder Marjorie Wright
Closing Dance Performance: Julion Pisimohihkew, Grass Dancer
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Indigenous Peoples Experience
Wapi Muskwa, Singing teachings, jingle and old fancy shawl dance. Performance includes sharing her story, playing flute, 2 songs of dancing powwow, and 1 song of singing.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Indigenous Peoples Experience
Levi Wolfe, Hand Games Teachings
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Performance Arbour
Garvey Soosay & dancers, powwow
7000 143 St NW
Edmonton, AB, T6H 4P3