Celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day at Heritage Park on June 21

Calgary, AB—On National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, Heritage Park Historical Village invites people of all ages to take part in a vibrant celebration of connection and community. Experience a Traditional Pow Wow, enjoy a complimentary community feast, a marketplace highlighting Indigenous artisans and engage with Indigenous voices during Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music and Culture, presented in partnership with the University of Calgary.

The day begins with a Traditional Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring live drumming, dancing and community celebration. Grass Dancers will open the space ahead of the Grand Entry, and the program will include three Dance Specials: Potato Dance, Hat & Boot Special, Surprise Special and a Tiny Tot dance. Everyone is welcome to attend, observe and take part in the spirit of celebration.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. A complimentary Traditional Buffalo Burger Feast will be offered to the first 1,000 attendees. Leading guests through the Traditional Pow Wow is Siksika Nation Elder, Clarence Wolfleg Sr. (Miiksika’am) and special Masters of Ceremonies and hosts of APTN’s The Other Side Chief Lee Crowchild, Kiit Okii and Naomi Eyahpaise.

“As we continue our journey toward reconciliation, Heritage Park is proud to honour Indigenous voices and traditions through both celebration and education,” says Lindsey Galloway, Makoyi Kyikkyinom (White Wolf), President & CEO of Heritage Park. “National Indigenous Peoples Day provides an opportunity to gather in community, reflect on our shared histories, and amplify the stories and cultures that have shaped this land for thousands of years.”

Admission is free for self-identified Indigenous people. All other guests are welcome to attend with General Admission or a Heritage Park Membership.

The celebration continues in the afternoon with UCalgary’s Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music and Culture, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Free Zone of Heritage Plaza. The free outdoor concert, presented in partnership with the University of Calgary, features a dynamic lineup of Indigenous performers including Eya-Hey Nakoda (Elder Rod Hunter & family), Craig Ginn (Métis musician-scholar), Foreshadow (Salish/Blackfeet hip-hop artist), Ksk’staak’iinna (Blackfoot singer-songwriter) and Shane Ghostkeeper (folk-rock artist).

For more details and to get tickets to the National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration at Heritage Park, visit heritagepark.ca.

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Eirin Bernie, Communications & Marketing Manager
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About Heritage Park Historical Village
Heritage Park Historical Village is one of Canada’s largest living history museums, offering guests immersive, hands-on experiences of Western Canada’s diverse past. Located in Calgary on Treaty 7 territory, Heritage Park has been a cultural and tourism cornerstone since 1964. As a registered charity, Heritage Park preserves and shares history through interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, historic buildings, antique rides and more. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, Heritage Park plays a vital role in Alberta’s tourism economy, prairie heritage preservation and community engagement—making it Canada’s premier family destination where history truly comes alive.