Indigenous History Month

The City of Edmonton's Indigenous Relations Office (IRO) supports Indigenous History Month by promoting events and activities happening in and around the city throughout June.

Every June, many organizations, agencies, and communities host a variety of events that strengthen the community through learning, understanding, and celebration of Indigenous histories, heritage, diversity, cultures and people. Check out the resources below for other learning and cultural enrichment opportunities all year long.

Greetings from Mayor Amarjeet Sohi

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi shares greetings on behalf of the City of Edmonton in support of National Indigenous History Month.

City Sponsored Events

National Indigenous Peoples Day Live Stream

Watch host Lance Cardinal with this action-packed hour of Indigenous entertainment, cultural teachings and an interactive art lesson in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD)!

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Date	Event Name	Additional Information	Event Number
June 1-30	Indigenous Peoples Experience	Gather and explore life through the diversity of First Nations' and Métis peoples' histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives, local to Indigenous life in the Beaver Hills, or Edmonton region. These stories, teachings, and memories have been passed through millennia. They reflect a rich and resilient history and deep connection to the land and seasons. Whether in Cree, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota, Blackfoot, or Michif, this shared knowledge is timeless. Fort Edmonton Park Admission required Wednesday to Sunday: 10am-5pm	2
June 24-26	Night Market and Entertainment Showcase	Support local, support Indigenous! This second outdoor Night Market at the River Cree, presented by Enoch Cree Nation will showcase First Nation and local artisans, vendors, food trucks, and much more! June 24-25 from 2-10pm June 26 from noon-5pm	20
June 22	Pîkiskwêtân with Nohkom Jo-Ann: A Really Good Brown Girl	Bring your lunch and visit us in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN to hear from Nohkom Jo-Ann, EPL’s Elder-in-Residence. You will have the opportunity to visit and ask questions. In the sessions, Nohkom will speak about Plains Cree culture in relation to Indigenous literature. noon-1:30pm Register	14
June 23	miskamowin kayaseskamik "The Ancient World"	Miskamowin is a historical documentary project dedicated to learning about the history of Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House) and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities who have occupied Treaty 6 Territory since time immemorial. Join us at 6pm for a special premiere screening of Kayaskemik "The Ancient World" and an after-show panel discussion with the director, cast and crew.	16
June 23	National Indigenous Peoples Day	Join us for performances from First Nation, Metis and Inuit cultures from 2-6 pm. For further information, contact Marion Fayant shcw.central@creatinghopesociety.ca or 587-590-4247 Castle Downs Family YMCA, 11510 - 153 Avenue, Edmonton	17
June 24-26	Alberta Metis Fest	Let's celebrate our beautiful Metis culture and traditions together! Jigging competitions, musical performances, artisan markets, family activities and much more. All are welcome. Metis Crossing, Smoky Lake, Alberta	19
June 15 & 24	Indigenous Performance Showcase and Marketplace	In honour of National Indigenous History Month and in partnership with iHuman Youth Society, enjoy many events and art installations throughout ECC. Join us on June 15 at 11am-2pm and June 24 at 8am-4pm for Indigenous performance showcases, a marketplace, workshops, prizes and more. All events are free to attend. Edmonton City Centre (10200-102 St), lower level west side by Delta Hotel Learn more at edmontoncitycentre.com/activate or @ECCMALL on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.	2
June 22	National Indigenous Peoples' Day	Join us from 4-8pm for performances from First Nation and Metis cultures, food trucks, vendors and information booths. For further information, call/text Tanya at 587-936-0348 or email shcw.ftsask@creatinghopesociety.ca or 587-590-4247. Cardiff Park, 25021 Twp Rd 554, Sturgeon County	15
June 23	Mapping the Sixties Scoop Diaspora Workshop	This workshop goes through the 60s Scoop Mapping Platform that visualizes the Indigenous child welfare displacement. The interactive map serves as a search platform for survivors and their families. In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of the 60s Scoop, learn about digital mapping, network and connect with community members. 9am-noon Chateau Louis Hotel, 1727 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton For info, email sixtiesscoopmap@gmail.com	18
June 25	Local Heroes Film Festival with Indigenous Filmmakers	A free event in honour and recognition of Indigenous History Month. Local Heroes Film Festival is bringing you a screening of short films by Indigenous filmmakers! See details and get free tickets on Eventbrite.	21
June 30	Voices on the Rise: Film Screening and Discussion	Join us at the Whitemud Crossing Branch Theatre (145 Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street) as we screen and discuss Eli Hirtle's docuseries Voices on the Rise. Voices on the Rise explores the power of Indigenous languages to revitalize culture and identity. Eli Hirtle is a Nehiyaw filmmaker and curator from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. More information at the link. Those unable to attend on June 30th can watch the episodes online. Learn More	22
1 July	Legacy Run 2022: Ride for Awareness	Come together in solidarity to honor the lives of the 215 children that were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. A peaceful memorial convoy of trucks, motorcycles and passenger vehicles will depart River Cree at 10am for the Reynolds Alberta Museum where guest speakers, performances and activities will take place. View More on Facebook	23
13 July	Pîkiskwêtân with Nohkom Jo-Ann: One and Half Men	Bring your lunch and visit us in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN to hear from Nohkom Jo-Ann, EPL’s Elder-in-Residence. You will have the opportunity to visit and ask questions. In the sessions this spring and summer, Nohkom will speak about Plains Cree culture in relation to Indigenous literature. noon-1:30pm Register	24

Date

Event Name

Additional Information

Event Number

June 1-30

Indigenous Peoples Experience

Gather and explore life through the diversity of First Nations' and Métis peoples' histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives, local to Indigenous life in the Beaver Hills, or Edmonton region. These stories, teachings, and memories have been passed through millennia. They reflect a rich and resilient history and deep connection to the land and seasons. Whether in Cree, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota, Blackfoot, or Michif, this shared knowledge is timeless.

Fort Edmonton Park
Admission required

Wednesday to Sunday: 10am-5pm

June 24-26

Night Market and Entertainment Showcase

Support local, support Indigenous! This second outdoor Night Market at the River Cree, presented by Enoch Cree Nation will showcase First Nation and local artisans, vendors, food trucks, and much more!

June 24-25 from 2-10pm
June 26 from noon-5pm

June 22

Pîkiskwêtân with Nohkom Jo-Ann: A Really Good Brown Girl

Bring your lunch and visit us in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN to hear from Nohkom Jo-Ann, EPL’s Elder-in-Residence. You will have the opportunity to visit and ask questions. In the sessions, Nohkom will speak about Plains Cree culture in relation to Indigenous literature.

noon-1:30pm

June 23

miskamowin kayaseskamik "The Ancient World"

Miskamowin is a historical documentary project dedicated to learning about the history of Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House) and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities who have occupied Treaty 6 Territory since time immemorial. Join us at 6pm for a special premiere screening of Kayaskemik "The Ancient World" and an after-show panel discussion with the director, cast and crew.

June 23

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Join us for performances from First Nation, Metis and Inuit cultures from 2-6 pm. For further information, contact Marion Fayant shcw.central@creatinghopesociety.ca or 587-590-4247

Castle Downs Family YMCA, 11510 - 153 Avenue, Edmonton

June 24-26

Alberta Metis Fest

Let's celebrate our beautiful Metis culture and traditions together! Jigging competitions, musical performances, artisan markets, family activities and much more. All are welcome.

Metis Crossing, Smoky Lake, Alberta

June 15 & 24

Indigenous Performance Showcase and Marketplace

In honour of National Indigenous History Month and in partnership with iHuman Youth Society, enjoy many events and art installations throughout ECC. Join us on June 15 at 11am-2pm and June 24 at 8am-4pm for Indigenous performance showcases, a marketplace, workshops, prizes and more. All events are free to attend.

Edmonton City Centre (10200-102 St), lower level west side by Delta Hotel

Learn more at edmontoncitycentre.com/activate or @ECCMALL on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

June 22

National Indigenous Peoples' Day

Join us from 4-8pm for performances from First Nation and Metis cultures, food trucks, vendors and information booths. For further information, call/text Tanya at 587-936-0348 or email shcw.ftsask@creatinghopesociety.ca or 587-590-4247.

Cardiff Park, 25021 Twp Rd 554, Sturgeon County

June 23

Mapping the Sixties Scoop Diaspora Workshop

This workshop goes through the 60s Scoop Mapping Platform that visualizes the Indigenous child welfare displacement. The interactive map serves as a search platform for survivors and their families. In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of the 60s Scoop, learn about digital mapping, network and connect with community members.

9am-noon
Chateau Louis Hotel, 1727 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton
For info, email sixtiesscoopmap@gmail.com

June 25

Local Heroes Film Festival with Indigenous Filmmakers

A free event in honour and recognition of Indigenous History Month. Local Heroes Film Festival is bringing you a screening of short films by Indigenous filmmakers! See details and get free tickets on Eventbrite.

June 30

Voices on the Rise: Film Screening and Discussion

Join us at the Whitemud Crossing Branch Theatre (145 Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211 - 106 Street) as we screen and discuss Eli Hirtle's docuseries Voices on the Rise. Voices on the Rise explores the power of Indigenous languages to revitalize culture and identity. Eli Hirtle is a Nehiyaw filmmaker and curator from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. More information at the link. Those unable to attend on June 30th can watch the episodes online.

Learn More

1 July

Legacy Run 2022: Ride for Awareness

Come together in solidarity to honor the lives of the 215 children that were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. A peaceful memorial convoy of trucks, motorcycles and passenger vehicles will depart River Cree at 10am for the Reynolds Alberta Museum where guest speakers, performances and activities will take place.

View More on Facebook

13 July

Pîkiskwêtân with Nohkom Jo-Ann: One and Half Men

Bring your lunch and visit us in PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN to hear from Nohkom Jo-Ann, EPL’s Elder-in-Residence. You will have the opportunity to visit and ask questions. In the sessions this spring and summer, Nohkom will speak about Plains Cree culture in relation to Indigenous literature.

noon-1:30pm

For More Information

Indigenous Relations Office

Citizen Services
18th Floor, Edmonton Tower
10111 104 Avenue NW
P.O. Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

Telephone	780-944-7602
Fax	780-577-3525
Email	indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca

Telephone

780-944-7602

Fax

780-577-3525

indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca

Greetings from Mayor Amarjeet Sohi

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National Indigenous Peoples Day Live Stream

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