Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day - Fort Edmonton Park

Fort Edmonton Park is honoured to host a weekend of programming, dedicated to celebrating the culture, heritage, and languages of First Nations communities. Visitors will be invited to engage with traditions that have been practiced for millennia and gain deeper insight into the diverse ways Indigenous peoples continue to share knowledge, art, and ceremony. The weekend will begin with an opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on June 21, held at the front of the Indigenous Peoples Experience. This special gathering will include a smudge led by Elder Marjorie Wright, offering a meaningful space for spiritual cleansing and collective reflection. Guests will also be welcomed by Evert Poor, Indigenous Narratives Supervisor, whose work is central to ensuring that Indigenous stories are shared with authenticity, respect, and care throughout the park’s programming. Live performances throughout the weekend will offer powerful displays of dance and music.