National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, recognize and celebrate the cultures and worldviews of Indigenous Peoples who traditionally stewarded the lands of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Beaver Hills House (Edmonton), through various community experiences.

Le 21 juin, à travers diverses activités, nous reconnaissons et célébrons les cultures et les visions du monde des peuples autochtones, qui sont les gardiens traditionnels des terres d’amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Beaver Hills House (Edmonton).

ᓂᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᑌᓈᐣ ᓀᐦᐃᐚᑎᓯᐏᐣ; ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ, ᐃᔨᓂᑐ ᐊᔨᓯᔨᓂᐤ ᑲᔭᐦᑌ ᑳᑲᓇᐍᔨᐦᑕᕽ ᐆᒪ ᐊᐢᑭᐩ ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᕽ

n’mâm’tonêyihtênân nêhiyawât’siwin; nêhiyaw, iyin’tow ayisiyiniw kayahtê kâkanawêyihtahk ôma askiy, amiskwacîwâskahikanihk

Schedule*

8:00 a.m. — Tipi raising and trappers tent build outside**

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Opening prayer from Elder Langford and lighting of the Qulliq in the main lobby (free entry)

10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Indigenous-inspired programming and performances inside (included with Science Centre General Admission)

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Indigenous artisan market in the main lobby (free entry)

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Free performances, activities, and Indigenous teachings outdoors

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Free BBQ provided by Pembina outdoors

*Schedule subject to change, weather permitting.

** The Science Centre opens at 9:00 a.m.

Science Centre General Admission will be FREE for Indigenous peoples on June 21 (ticket required at the Box Office).