National Indigenous Peoples Day Events | Edmonton Heritage Council

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis! All over Canada special events and activities will take place including the Edmonton region.

For more information on the various events taking place, click here.

Edmonton & Area Events

Host: Government of Canada Partnership Committee

Date: Friday, June 21, 2019

Time: 9 am to 4 pm; with the main stage activities from 12 pm to 1 pm

Location: Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Notes: Youth Activities will be located at the ATB Branch for Arts & Culture, 9804 Jasper Avenue Contact: Heather Poitras

Phone: 780-495-2840

E-mail: Heather.Poitras@canada.ca

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/celebrate-canada-days/aboriginal-day.html

Host: Collaboration of local First Nations, Municipal Governments, Provincial Government/Children’s Services and Community Organizations/Support Systems

Date: Friday, June 21, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Enoch Cree Nation Pow Wow grounds, HWY 60 and TWP RD 522 Notes: Free Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with Traditional Pow wow, First Nation, Metis and Inuit culture Expo, games, crafts, and BBQ

Contact: Kelly Starr or Karen Boisvert

Phone: 780-963-9424

E-mail: CS.EDM-IndigenousDay@gov.ab.ca

Website: http://www.facebook.com/IndigenousPeoplesDayAB

Event: IndigiSoulstice – National Indigenous Peoples Day

Host: NativeTalent.net

Date: Friday, June 21, 2019 Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Art Gallery of Alberta – 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square

Notes: 2 stages and one night of Indigenous art, fashion and music. Live performances, special guests and Natives Got Talent- Music Challenge.

Phone: 780-246-3136

E-mail: contact@nativetalent.net

Website: www.NativeTalent.net