National Indigenous Peoples Day Events

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 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 EventsHost: Government of Canada Partnership CommitteeDate: Friday, June 21, 2019Time: 9 am to 4 pm; with the main stage activities from 12 pm to 1 pmLocation: Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AlbertaNotes: Youth Activities will be located at the ATB Branch for Arts & Culture, 9804 Jasper Avenue Contact: Heather PoitrasPhone: 780-495-2840E-mail: Heather.Poitras@canada.caWebsite: 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 SystemsDate: 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 BBQContact: Kelly Starr or Karen BoisvertPhone: 780-963-9424E-mail: CS.EDM-IndigenousDay@gov.ab.caWebsite: http://www.facebook.com/IndigenousPeoplesDayAB Event: IndigiSoulstice - National Indigenous Peoples DayHost: NativeTalent.netDate: Friday, June 21, 2019 Time: 8:00 p.m.Location: Art Gallery of Alberta - 2 Sir Winston Churchill SquareNotes: 2 stages and one night of Indigenous art, fashion and music. Live performances, special guests and Natives Got Talent- Music Challenge.Phone: 780-246-3136E-mail: contact@nativetalent.netWebsite: www.NativeTalent.net Host: Canadian Native Friendship CentreDate: Saturday, June 22, 2019 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Location: Edmonton Expo Centre, Hall A and North PlazaNotes: Free & Family-FriendlyContact: Canadian Native Friendship CentrePhone: 780-761-1900E-mail: eipfestival@gmail.comWebsite: www.EIPFestival.caAlso, feel free to join the conversation!

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