Edmonton River Valley Askiy-Geo Discovery Tour

Embark on a journey into Edmonton’s past as you visit some historic and sacred sites within North America’s largest urban parkland, the Edmonton River Valley. Walk in the footsteps of Indigenous Peoples who continue to visit this ancient gathering place on Turtle Island for over 10,000 years. Come learn and honour local First Nations, Métis, and early European ancestors along with the holistic history of amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House in nêhiyawêwin/Cree), which is the traditional territorial name for Edmonton. To begin in a good way, your geo-experience will start with an opening circle and a later tobacco offering, as well as smudging in a sacred burial ground/Fort Edmonton Cemetery. You will also learn about the extensive history of their region’s fur trade, hiding in plain sight, which stretches across 112 years from 1795 to 1907. Join Keith Diakiw, a proud Métis guide and professional geologist, imparts his expertise on Edmonton’s natural and cultural history.