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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Park! We have tons of special programming and events happening all day and can’t wait for you to join us!
National Indigenous Peoples Day Programming
Indigenous Games
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: First Nations Encampment
Indigenous Dancers
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: First Nations Encampment
Tipi Exploration
Explore several Tipis along our Promenade and learn more about them from our friendly interpreters.
Time: 10 am – 12 pm and 4 – 5 pm
Location: The Promenade
Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music
Indigenous peoples across Canada have a culturally rich, diverse and immersive history of both traditional and contemporary music. In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Heritage Park is proud to host the University of Calgary’s eighth annual Campfire Chats event.
Join us in a celebration of Indigenous culture through live music and performances. Performers include Craig Ginn, Métis recording artist and UCalgary professor, Olivia Tail Feathers, traditional singer/songwriter from the Blood Tribe/Kainai Nation, Sandra Sutter, Cree Métis recording artist, and Rod Hunter and his drum group Eya-Hey Nakoda from Stoney Nakoda Nation.