The City of Edmonton's Indigenous Relations Office (IRO) supports National 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.
Submit your Indigenous-focused Event or Activity
Our team will compile all submitted events and list them throughout June.
All event listings will be promoted through our office newsletter, web page and social media channels.
| Event | Date/Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reciprocity Garden | ᐋᐧᐦᑰᐦᑐᐃᐧᐣ (wâhkôhtowin) | May 31- December 31 1-3pm | Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW | Paid Event Tickets range from $0-13 |
| Run-Walk for Reconciliation | July 1 9am-noon | Lions Park 21 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, St. Albert | Free |
| 4th Annual Youth Teepee Summit | July 29-31 | Event Centre, Northeast River Valley Park 903 153 Avenue NW | Free for Indigenous youth Registration required |
| Poundmaker's Lodge Annual Powwow | August 22-24 Fri 22- 7pm Sat 23: 1pm Sun 24: 1pm | Poundmaker's Lodge 25008 Poundmaker Road, St. Albert | Free |
Additional Video Highlights
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
These family-friendly videos celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples. Created in partnership with Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Catholic Schools, kihew waciston (MacEwan University) and the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office.
| Organization | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Indian Residential School Crisis Line | 1-866-925-4419 (toll-free) |
| Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: support provided in English and French. Ojibway, Cree and Inuktitut available upon request | 1-855-242-3310 |
| Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line | 1-877-303-2642 (toll-free) |
| Canadian Mental Health Association - 24-hour Distress Line | 780-482-4357 (HELP) |
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022: Education Special
Join host Lance Cardinal for this action-packed hour of Indigenous entertainment, cultural teachings and an interactive art lesson in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022!
While Metis people have been known to speak many languages, Michif is considered their official language, which combines elements of Cree and French. Michif is considered to be endangered, as it is mostly spoken amongst older generations.
Family Art Adventures with Lance Cardinal
Lance Cardinal is an Indigenous artist from the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation territory in Northern Alberta. He incorporates basic words, numbers and colours into the art project where he can, and even features Famous Indigenous Artists and their works.
Indigenous Resources and Events at EPL
Information for and about Indigenous Peoples, including weekly Cree and Stoney language classes, cultural teachings by Nôhkom Jo-Ann Saddleback and opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of reconciliation and how it impacts all Canadians.
Contact Us
Indigenous Relations Office
Email indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca
Phone 780-944-7602
Fax 780-577-3525
Address 18th Floor, Edmonton Tower 10111 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB