National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up

DateSunday, June 21, 2026
Time10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VenueGalt Museum & Archives
Address502 1 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1Y4, Lethbridge

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National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Fort Whoop-Up features demonstrations, hands-on activities, and cultural programming for all ages. Experience Blackfoot hand games, archery, hide tanning, powwow dancing, storytelling, and indigenous craft-making. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre offers information on medicinal wildflowers, and wagon rides are available. Free admission all day.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up Free Admission All Day! Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a full day of demonstrations, hands-on activities, and cultural learning opportunities for all ages. Featured Programming: Blackfoot Hand Games Demonstration & Participation 1:00 – 2:00 PM Ongoing Activities Throughout the Day: Archery Demonstration & History with Martin & Shane Learn about traditional bow building, materials, sinew crafting, and arrow fabrication Hide Tanning & Indigenous Material Culture with Martin Powwow Dancing Q&A with Kayla Indigenous Craft-Making Activities (drop-in) Storytelling & Blackfoot Language Learning with Blanche Bruisedhead Pah'sikowawah'ka (Slow Walker) Helen Schuler Nature Centre Pop-Up Booth (1:00 – 5:00 PM) Explore the medicinal uses of local wildflowers Wagon Rides with Once Upon A Time Wagon, Carriage & Sleigh Rides Starting Friday, June 19 (available weekly, Wednesday–Sunday) $10/person | Ages 6 & under free First ride at 11:00 AM | Last ride at 4:00 PM
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Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Galt Museum & Archives
City: Lethbridge
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