How Edmontonians can celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day this year

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Edmonton

For 29 years, Canadians person spent June 21 celebrating unsocial and outstanding Indigenous contributions. Edmonton volition spot a assortment of events marking National Indigenous Peoples Day this weekend.

Events successful Edmonton volition observe Indigenous civilization and assemblage this weekend

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· Posted: Jun 21, 2025 10:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

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Edmonton volition person an array of events to observe National Indigenous Peoples Day. (CBC)

People crossed Canada volition walk Saturday, recognizing the unsocial civilization and assemblage of Indigenous peoples. 

Governor General Roméo LeBlanc proclaimed June 21 arsenic National Indigenous Peoples Day successful 1996.

Here successful Edmonton, a big of events are acceptable to instrumentality spot to commemorate the holiday.

TELUS World of Science  

The TELUS World of Science successful Edmonton volition walk Saturday showcasing section Indigenous artists. The lawsuit volition see unrecorded performances, an artisan market, different activities and Indigenous teachings outdoors.

When: June 21, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with wide admission, escaped for Indigenous peoples

The Canadian Native Friendship Centre  

The centre volition big the CNFC Indigenous Peoples Festival this Saturday astatine Borden Park. Activities volition see Indigenous storytelling, teepee teachings, an artisan market, Indigenous games, nutrient trucks and unrecorded performances.

When: June 21, noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free, wage what you can

Fort Edmonton Park  

Over the weekend, Fort Edmonton Park volition big a assortment of programming, including performances similar the Grass Dance, and Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl dancing. It volition besides supply interactive learning opportunities connected Inuit teachings and different medicinal practices. 

When: June 21 and 22
Cost: Included with wide admission, escaped for Indigenous peoples

The Alberta Gallery of Art  

The depository volition big a bid of workshops and talks from section Indigenous artists. Programming volition purpose to item "learning and reclaiming of culture, connection and traditions done art."

When: June 21, noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission by donation

City Centre Mall

Two large Indigenous projects volition stay connected show astatine the promenade until Saturday. 

UNCEDED: VOICES OF THE LAND, bills itself as the archetypal Indigenous-led modern architecture grounds connected the satellite stage. It showcases large projects and frameworks created by Indigenous radical successful Canada. It is located adjacent the mall's westbound entrance, and remains determination until June 21. 

The IAM Collective Weekend Pop Up Market also remains unfastened astatine the promenade until June 21. The marketplace showcases section Indigenous artists and vendors, and is located successful beforehand of the UNCEDED: VOICES OF THE LAND exhibit. 

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