National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
To recognize National Indigenous History Month, we have partnered with many groups to create programming throughout the month of June. Bring your family and friends to these special events, where we can learn, celebrate, and come together in the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth.
Here’s what you can expect:
- June 4: Indigenous Perspectives, 6 p.m. opening reception at Three Sisters Gallery.
- June 6: Indigenous Cultural Learning Youth Workshop: Beaded Tipis facilitated by Iyethka Stoney Nakoda artists Kyle Kaquitts and Jarron Poucette
- Session are 2 hours each, hosted at the Civic Centre Classroom at 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Registration details: TBD
- June 13: Indigenous Cultural Learning Workshop #1, hosted with Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Program.
- June 14: Powwow, drumming and dance demonstrations, tipi raising, and an Indigenous Market hosted by Authentically Indigenous, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Civic Centre Plaza in Canmore
- June 20: Indigenous Cultural Learning Workshop #2, hosted with Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Program.
- June 21: Mini Thni Powwow. Free buses available from Canmore to Mini Thni.
More details will be provided as they are confirmed. Please email artsculture@canmore.ca if you have questions or would like to volunteer to support any events.