21 Jun
9:30am - 4:00pm
Event Hours 9:30am-4:00pm
9:30am – Park opens
10:00am – Opening ceremony, with blessings from Elder Mary Lee
10:10am – Welcome greetings
10:35am – Programming begins
10:00a.m. – Indigenous Artisan Market in the Deer Room
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. – Hide Tanning in the Classroom
11:00am-3:00pm – Beaver pelt processing in the Classroom
11:00am-3:00pm – Sandra Walker Native Plant Information Station
11:00am-3:00pm – Drop-in tech table programming in Artist in Residence room
11:00am-3:00pm – Drop-in traditional games in Sharing Circle
11:00am – Restaurant Opens
10:30, 11:00am, 11:30, 1:00pm, 2:00pm – Guided gallery tours
11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm – Dance performances
1:00 – 2:00 p.m – Storytelling with Lyndon Linklater in the Story Circle
4:00 p.m. – Restaurant closes and event ends
- free limited parking
- admission by donation
Wanuskewin's Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations Presented by Nutrien
Join us Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a day full of activities for the entire family!
- Dancers & Music Presentations
- Hide Tanning and Teachings
- Guided Gallery Tours
- Native Plant Information station
- Tech Table stations
- Traditional Games stations
- And MORE!
- Galleries, Exhibits, Playground, Gift Shop, & Restaurant will be OPEN!
Dance Schedule:
Singer – Elmer Tootoosis
11:30a.m. – Davika Ironbow (Hoop) & Addy Roy (Traditional)
1:30p.m. – Tianna Mcabe (Fancy Shawl) & Elena Park (Jingle) & Jewel Head (Jingle Dress)
2:30p.m. – Kandis Merasty (Traditional) & Adam Merasty (Grass)
Thank you to Nutrien for their generous support of this event.
