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National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Edmonton Park

Friday, June 21, 2024
10:00am to 3:00pm

Fort Edmonton Park
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Organized by: Fort Edmonton Park
June
21

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

Fort Edmonton Park

7000 143 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6H 4P3

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