National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Join us on June 21st in honouring the vibrant cultures and histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples as we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day on-park with a day of meaningful connection and celebration.
We’re proud to present this pilot program in collaboration with Elder Adrian Wolfleg. This day of celebration is part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and cultural understanding.
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Why We Commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day?
June 21st is a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the living cultures of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. By hosting this on-park celebration, we aim to honour Indigenous voices, offer our community meaningful opportunities to learn about Indigenous cultures, and foster lasting relationships with local Indigenous communities through authentic, co-created programming.
What To Expect
We invite visitors of all ages to listen, learn, and engage in:
- Elder Knowledge Sharing Sessions
- Friendship Dances and Drumming Circles
- Indigenous Market
Elder Knowledge Sharing Sessions
Elders will be sharing teachings every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Adrian Wolfleg, Siksika Nation: Educator, Mentor, Author, Great Grandparent.
Nature’s University
From Star systems to a massive erratic on the prairie, Natives observed, and learned from their environment. Which local teachers represent courage, wisdom, the power of dreams? Which shape shifters provide a cautionary tale about change?
Adrian’s research and subsequent writings have formed foundational documents on Indigenous homelessness in Calgary and Edmonton. Published internationally, he has educated tens of thousands of individuals about Aboriginal Peoples’ history, culture, and protocols as an Educator, Executive Director, and Elder. A personal highlight for Adrian was providing cultural guidance and expertise to the Canadian, French, and Belgian governments for the 2005 Aboriginal Calling Home Ceremony.
Sessions are at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Tiffany J. Harper
Nature’s classroom: Plants
The role of plants through Indigenous History and teachings; the relationship of plants to being and spirituality and Native perennial species to consider for your garden/ community garden.
Tiffany J Harper, she/her/wina, is a member of the Peguis First Nation (Treaty 1) living in Mohkinstsis (Blackfoot for Calgary Alberta) in Treaty 7 territory Canada. Professionally Tiffany is a Registered Clinical Herbalist and a Doctor of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine. Along with her clinical practice she is an author and educator teaching a variety of courses in the field of herbalism, and maintains a creative practice in the traditional arts including beadwork and collaborations in the realm of public art – otenikanwellness.ca
Indigenous Garden sessions are at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.