Why Edmonton Indigenous

ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᕀ (Amiskwaciy), meaning Beaver Hills in Cree, is an area rich in Indigenous heritage, with a history that stretches back over 8,000 years.
Colourful artwork depicting various elements of Indigenous culture, including trees, a campfire, a longhouse and traditional symbols. The composition is divided into sections with different color themes, featuring detailed patterns and designs. Artist Leah Dorion.

University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada course an important “catalyst for change”

The University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada course enhances cultural awareness and …
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Lance Cardinal holds a paint brush up to a wall.

Celebrating Indigenous beauty and resiliency in Edmonton

You can spot artist Lance Cardinal’s work all over Edmonton—from Rogers …
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A woman with her arm crossed stands in front of a fenced-off airplane at the Edmonton International Airport.

Cree entrepreneur creates new trade routes for Indigenous businesses

“I think that we’re starting to see that Indigenous people are …
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Young male Indigenous soccer players chase after a ball on a field.

Alberta Indigenous Games celebrates record-breaking year

“It gives them opportunities to showcase their talent, compete against a …
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An Indigenous man holding a red stick and heart-shaped drum stands next to a traffic control box wrapped with his artwork of a jingle dress dancer holding a fan of feathers.

At the intersection of art and reconciliation

Artist Lance Cardinal hopes his work encourages Edmontonians to stop, reflect …
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Ten indigenous leaders, mostly women in colourful skirts, stand in a meeting room.

Gifting tradition

A few years ago when Indigenous leaders suggested giving traditional names …
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Fort Edmonton Park’s Indigenous Peoples Experience

This awe-inspiring experience explores life through the diversity of First Nations’ …
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Rubaboo Theatre Festival

This multi-disciplinary arts festival showcases Indigenous theatre, music, dance, art, food, …
Feb 10 – Mar 3, 2024
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Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival

Past years of this festival have produced the world’s largest round …
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Indigenous Villages

Tour Indigenous villages, learn history and celebrate Indigenous excellence at annual …
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Human History Hall

The Human History Hall hosts both historical and contemporary Indigenous stories …
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Elk Island National Park

Many Indigenous groups’ traditional areas stretched from Edmonton to Elk Island …
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Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival

Past years of this festival have produced the world’s largest round …
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National Indigenous Peoples Day

Edmonton hosts a number of celebrations on June 21 of each …
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An Indigenous artist making a dreamcatcher while at booth at the Downtown Market outdoors.

Indigenous Arts Markets at Your AGA

Celebrate local Indigenous talent at this free weekend market in the …
Sep 21-22, 2024
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