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Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life) Grand Opening

May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life), a defining new permanent exhibit at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland.

More than 50 Blackfoot elders, knowledge keepers and artists contributed to the exhibit, which brings together contemporary art and traditional practice in honour of Blackfoot life and harmony with all living things and the universe.

Join us in celebrating the Blackfoot culture and the first new major exhibit at The Confluence in 25 years! 

Grand Opening & Celebration for Kípaitápiiyssinnooni

Saturday, May 17 | 1 pm | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9th Ave SE, Calgary)

1 pm: Grand opening to the public

1:30 pm: Cake cutting and remarks by exhibit curator Star Crop Eared Wolf and The Confluence president Jennifer Thompson

2-5 pm: Artist talks, drummers and dancers throughout the afternoon

Details

Date:
May 17
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.theconfluence.ca/events/blackfootexhibitopening

Organizer

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
Email
marketing@theconfluence.ca
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Venue

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
750 9 Avenue Southeast
Calgary, Alberta T2G 5E1 Canada
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