Aug 13, 2025 | 6-7pm | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
Join the Galt for a fun and educational evening of Dabka: dance as an act of Palestinian resistance. Bring yourself, your friends and family and a water bottle.
| all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate
Join Sandra as we learn from her life, her stories, education, experience and the land while spending time walking around the River Bottom. Sandra Bartlett Atwood earned a BA in French, history, and secondary education (as well as after degree upgrades in biology and physics for teachers; an MS in American studies/folklore (with an emphasis in comparative interdisciplinary creation narratives); and a PhD in Environment and Society (with an emphasis in Blackfoot and Hawaiian ecological knowledge). As a worldview folklorist, Sandra has built enduring relationships with diverse Indigenous and local peoples over the years. She genuinely enjoys people and seeing the world through their eyes. As a folk ecologist, she has sought to understand what land means to various Indigenous peoples in order to better acknowledge (and educate others about) Indigenous People’s ongoing responsibilities and relationships to their traditional territories. As an Irish Canadian settler educator, scholar, and Indigenous ally who was born, raised, and currently resides in Niitsitapi territory, she grew up around Blackfoot culture and people all her life. Sandra has made many friendships within the Blackfoot community during her involvement in Cardston Minor Hockey, while teaching at Cardston Elementary School and Lethbridge Polytechnic, and through casual interactions as neighbors sharing the Cardston, Lethbridge, and Waterton areas of southern Alberta. Most recently, she completed a graduate-level certificate and diploma in Blackfoot ways offered through the University of Calgary Werkland School of Education which was a land-based, Elder-taught Master of Education program. Sandra currently teaches at Lethbridge Polytechnic as part of the Indigenous Studies team along with Jessica Fox and Marcia Black Water.
| all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration required | no cost to attend | meet at Fort Whoop Up
Join us to celebrate the official opening of our newest temporary exhibition A Role For Everyone: The Playgoers of Lethbridge, on display until February 8, 2026. For over a century, the Playgoers of Lethbridge have been an important part of the local theatre community. Still going strong today, this exhibition is packed full of archival images and historical artifacts celebrating the Playgoers past, present, and future.
The evening will feature guided tours of the exhibition and a panel discussion with Playgoers members at 6:00 p.m. Come for a night of friendship and conversation celebrating local theatre history!
Thursday, August 21 | 5:30–7:30 pm | adults and seniors | registration not required | no cost to attend | snacks provided | cash bar
Join us for a first of its kind, fun and relaxed night at the museum. Enjoy appetizers, a charcuterieboard, and $5 drinks. Mix and mingle with fellow teachers before the school year starts! Test your knowledge with a game of Kahoot to win gift baskets. Our gift shop and galleries will be open just for you through the night!
Hear ye, hear ye! On Friday, August 29 from 6 to 8 in the eve, join us at the Galt Museum for an evening of medieval merriment! The Lethbridge Medieval Club shall lead the revels with lively characters, dance instruction, and good-humoured frolicking. A Prime Catering hearty feast will follow with Rennaissance museic provided by Jon Helm. Dressing up is most welcome—come ready to dine, dance, and make medieval memories!
Galt Museum Viewing Gallery | adults and seniors | 6:00PM dancing | 7:00PM dinner | registration required | dress to impress | $66/person
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 | 12pm - 5pm | Fort Whoop-Up
HEAR YE, HEAR YE!
By royal decree, let it be known throughout the land!
In its first glorious year, the Renaissance Faire at Fort Whoop-Up shall rise from the mists of time from the hour of 12 noon ‘til 5 in the eve and carry forth its revelry on Saturday, August the 30th!
Wander the grounds and find thyself transported to days of yore, where knights engage in honorable combat, merchants display their finest wares, and history comes alive in wondrous form. Gaze upon elixirs of life and medieval fighting, try thy hand at ancient crafts, brave the tarot of truth, and more. Noble lords, bards, curious knaves - all ages shall find delight in this grand celebration of historical times past!
Fort admission grants thee passage - no extra coin or barter required.
Come one, come all!
Let mirth and merriment reign!
HUZZAH!
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 | 12pm - 5pm | Fort Whoop Up | Fort Admission applies
The News Blast from the Past committee is proud to present its first ever community presentation night, Between Backyards and Borders. Featuring four papers from our Fall and Winter collections that tell historic stories spanning from our own backyards to across the Pacific and Atlantic. Whether you’re a fellow student, faculty, friend or family, or a curious member of the community, we invite you to join us and listen to young undergraduate scholars present their original research.
5:00 PM–7:00PM | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to attend |
Join Amber Hunt from Grounded Collections Family Research as she highlights what information about family history can be found in Masonic and affiliated organizations' records.
3:00–4:00 pm | adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members
Enjoy a morning of carnival activities and games! Great fun for the whole family! Crafts! Face painting! Carnival games!
11am–1pm | all ages welcome | children to attend with caregiver | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members
Bring the whole family and join Aisha Johnson for a fun evening of yoga instruction. Bring a water bottle!
SPECIAL PROGRAM | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate
August 06, 2025 | 9am - 4pm | Galt Museum Viewing Gallery
Destination Exploration at the Galt Museum Youth STEM Summer Camp!
Sign up for a day of youth-focused, Indigenous STEM summer camp with Deserae Tailfeathers and her Uleth Destination Exploration team at the Galt Museum! These instructors are bringing exciting programs that bridge STEM concepts with Indigenous knowledge through hands-on activities.
9am - 4pm | Grades 3-8 | registration required (link in bio) | no cost to participate | 30 participants max
July 30 / Aug 06, 2025 | Galt Museum & archives Viewing Gallery
Join Aisha Johnson for a fun evening of yoga instruction. Bring your yoga mat, preferred bolsters, a blanket, your friends and family, and a water bottle.
SPECIAL PROGRAM | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate
Join Abdulaziz (Aziz) Sani, Afrobeat Choreographer x Performer, Songwriter & Poet in this fun evening of dance instruction!
Bring yourself, your friends and family, and a water bottle.
SPECIAL PROGRAM | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate
Spend time in nature with Jessica Fox (natoyiipiikihsa’kii / Holy Bird Woman) English and Indigenous Literature Instructor Lethbridge Polytechnic learning about the Blackfoot Language, speaking and connecting with the land. Jessica Fox, Naatoyiipi’ksaakii
Jessica, a member of the Blood Tribe (Kainai Nation), completed a Master of Education in the FNMI Leadership cohort, as well as a B.A/B.Ed at the University of Lethbridge. She is an Instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic in the Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences where she teaches English and Blackfoot. Previously, she spent 15 years teaching in the K-12 system. Jessica currently lives in Siksikaitsitapissksaahko with her three children. She enjoys watching her children’s activities, spending time outdoors and reading. Meet at Fort Whoop Up
all ages welcome | registration encouraged | no cost to participate | bring a waterbottle and walking shoes |
Join Abdulaziz (Aziz) Sani, Afrobeat Choreographer x Performer, Songwriter & Poet in this fun evening of dance instruction!
Bring yourself, your friends and family, and a water bottle.
SPECIAL PROGRAM | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate
Spend time in nature with Jessica Fox (natoyiipiikihsa’kii / Holy Bird Woman) English and Indigenous Literature Instructor Lethbridge Polytechnic learning about the Blackfoot Language, speaking and connecting with the land. Jessica Fox, Naatoyiipi’ksaakii
Jessica, a member of the Blood Tribe (Kainai Nation), completed a Master of Education in the FNMI Leadership cohort, as well as a B.A/B.Ed at the University of Lethbridge. She is an Instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic in the Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences where she teaches English and Blackfoot. Previously, she spent 15 years teaching in the K-12 system. Jessica currently lives in Siksikaitsitapissksaahko with her three children. She enjoys watching her children’s activities, spending time outdoors and reading. Meet at Fort Whoop Up
all ages welcome | registration encouraged | no cost to participate | bring a waterbottle and walking shoes |
Join Sandra Lamouche for a fun evening of dance instruction. Bring yourself, your friends and family, and a water bottle. 6–7 PM
Special Event | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate |
The journey begins at the Galt Museum & Archives, where Bike Lane will provide complimentary bike inspections to ensure everyone is road ready. After a brief overview of the route and a discussion on cycling safety, participants will embark on the public art bike crawl, discovering murals, sculptures, and other artistic landmarks scattered throughout downtown and area.The ride will cover approximately eight kilometers at a relaxed pace.
As we explore, there will be opportunities to pause, take in the artwork, and discuss its significance. There will be one extended stop halfway through the trip at the mural Confluence by Darcy Logan and Aaron Hagan. The tour will conclude at Casa, where Studio B Collective (Darcy Logan, Aaron Hagan, and Alexis Bialbowski) will host Patio Postcards and Pinot, where participants are invited to make or write a postcard to Lethbridge to capture thoughts and feelings about public art.
This event is open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Participants are required to bring their own bicycles, helmets, and safety gear, and it’s recommended to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Please note that washrooms will not be available along the route. This program is free and registration is required. To register, please click the registration button below!
SPECIAL EVENT | all ages welcome | children to attend with caregivers |
Join Sandra Lamouche for a fun evening of dance instruction. Bring yourself, your friends and family, and a water bottle. 6–7 PM
Special Event | all ages welcome | registration not required | no cost to participate |
Raymond & Greta Many Bears hosting + teaching + sharing stories. Attendees will be building a 10” Elk Hide Hand Drum. This two-day workshop will be located at Fort Whoop-Up.
all ages welcome | no cost to attend, registration required | 10 participants for the weekend workshop | hot dog lunch + snacks provided |
Raymond & Greta Many Bears hosting + teaching + sharing stories. Attendees will be building a 10” Elk Hide Hand Drum. This two-day workshop will be located at Fort Whoop-Up.
all ages welcome | no cost to attend, registration required | 10 participants for the weekend workshop | hot dog lunch + snacks provided |
In partnership with Lethbridge Pride - please join us for an engaging exploration of the UWinnipeg Two-Spirit Archives, a unique collection preserving the stories and history of the Two-Spirit community. | in-person at the Galt Museum, as well as a Zoom link shared to attend virtually | all ages | registration not required | no cost to attend | light refreshments provided
We are honored to have Brett Lougheed UWinnipeg Archivist offer a virtual presentation that will delve into the origins of the archives, the types of materials donated, how items are sourced, and the documentation and narratives that shape this invaluable resource. Joined by Connie Merasty (a donor to the Two-Spirit Archives and a long-serving member of the Two Spirit Archives Advisory Council) and Indigenous Engagement Librarian Danielle-Marie Bitz to share their perspectives on the archives' affective impact.
Hosted by the incomparable Marshall Vielle—artist, director, podcaster, drag diva, and Niitsitapi Two-Spirit icon—this event promises to be both informative and inspiring. Marshall will facilitate a lively in person and virtual Q&A session following the presentation, ensuring an interactive and engaging experience for all.
Let’s conclude the event in good company with refreshments and cake, celebrating connection and shared stories.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | National Indigenous Peoples Day | 10am - 5pm | Free Entry
Join us for a special day of learning, connection, and celebration at Fort Whoop-Up on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Admission is FREE all day! Explore our brand-new programs that launched earlier this year, and enjoy the return of wagon rides through the stunning river valley. Also, be sure to say hello to our beloved resident donkeys, Jackie and Fernando.
Throughout the day, you'll discover stories and teachings about the Blackfoot people, the Métis, and early settlers, gaining insight into the brief but powerful history of Fort Whoop-Up.
Come celebrate culture, community, and history with us. Everyone is welcome!
Workshops: Parfleche bag craft, Metis Sash finger weave, candle making, hide tanning, roping & lasso game, Metis Dot Art
Special Event Programming: Tipi raising ceremony; storytelling w/ Raymond & Greta Many Bears; parthernship with Helen Schuler Nature Centre; the return of Jackie & Fernando (the resident donkeys), summer season wagon rides begin!
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National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples, marking a time of renewal,
June 15, 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of queer site history as you walk! Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk approx 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Galt Museum main north entrance.
everyone welcome | registration required | free to attend
Experience an extraordinary evening with The Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives as we welcome acclaimed author and culinary ambassador Karen Anderson for an exclusive celebration of her latest cookbook, Eat Alberta First.
Begin your night with an elegant, chef-prepared dinner by Prime Catering that features an Alberta-focused menu such as artisanal breads, spring vegetables, and a bison entree, followed by an engaging conversation with Karen Anderson. This is an exclusive 18+ event, featuring local wine options and a cash bar on-site. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
Analog Books will be in attendance, showcasing Karen Anderson's new work, Eat Alberta First, as well providing information about their book signing event Saturday, June 14th with Karen Anderson.
Doors open at 6pm, with cocktails served until 7pm. Dinner at 7pm, followed by Karen Alexander’s presentation.
Tickets are $125 and include both the gourmet dinner and the author’s inspiring talk. Get tickets here.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to savour Alberta’s culinary spirit and connect with one of the province’s most influential voices in food.
Karen Anderson is an award-winning author recognized by Taste Canada, IPPY, and the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Celebrated for her passion for Alberta’s food culture, she champions local producers and culinary traditions.
Join us for an informative session with Lethbridge Police Service Constable Don Realini. This one-hour presentation will cover what to expect when interacting with law enforcement, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session moderated by Dr. Ibrahim Turay. This is an opportunity to ask questions, gain insight, and engage in open conversation about police interactions.
all ages welcome | no cost to attend | registration not required | snacks provided
GOLD RUSH: Europe's Wealth Transfer, 1939-1945
Follow with trepidation and fear the ultra-secret flight of European gold to Canada before and at the start of the Second World War to escape seizure by the Nazis. Navigate the English Channel under German bombs and sail across the Atlantic Ocean infested with enemy ships and submarines to reach the port of Halifax, a peaceful sanctuary for storing British currencies, Polish treasures and the gold of most countries in Western Europe before they were illegally captured by Hitler and his accomplices. The largest transfer of wealth in History, an incredible and forgotten story. Not to be missed.
1:30–3:00 pm | adults and seniors | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members
June 06, 2025 | 5-7pm
Join us for the conclusion of our 15-week Youth Art Program, in partnership with Wood's Homes! These young artists will be showcasing their personal journeys and curated works complete with artist remarks. Refreshments and wellness activities will be available all night! One night only!
5-7pm | all ages | registration not required | no cost to attend
June 05, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of queer site history as you walk! Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk approx 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Galt Museum main north entrance.
everyone welcome | registration required | free to attend
We will participate in a Buffalo Harvest Ceremony that honours the life of the Buffalo and learn how to process the animal, including skinning, gutting, and deboning.
This tour will leave from the Galt Museum & Archives |Akaisamitohkanao’pa at 9:00 am. The bus will pick up participants at Piikani and Kainai on the way to the site. Please let us know if you want to be picked up at one of these places when registering.
The Nitsitapii Landscapes tour program by Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in collaboration with Siksikaitsitapi Elders, offers residential school survivors and their descendants’ opportunities to connect with sacred sites through traditional practices. Supported by the Mother Tongue Fund, this series of five workshops includes transportation, refreshments, and guidance from Male and Female Elders at various sites across southern Alberta, involving some walking on uneven terrain.These workshops are free, registration is required. We have a limit of 40 spaces open to Residential School Survivors and their descendants.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT NOW REQUIRES PRIVATE BOOKING.
Please email bobbie.fox@galtmuseum.com for booking inquiries, accessibility, or other questions or information!
Thank you!
Ibrahim Turay has over 20 years of experience as a former criminal justice professional and is currently an educator at Lethbridge Polytechnic’s School of Justice Studies. Additionally, he serves as a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a diploma in Correctional Services from the Universities of Lethbridge, Alberta, Calgary and Grant MacEwan, respectively. Dr. Turay specializes in counter-storytelling as a Critical Race Theory methodology. His professional interests include Black youth-police interactions, racialization, racial profiling, marginalization, youth gangs, and corrections.
6–7 PM | adults and seniors | registration not required | no cost to attend
Tyler Alexander is a textile artist who's taught kids and adults at Casa for the past several years. His practice focuses on embroidery, felt, soft sculpture, and plant dyeing, and mixes textile art techniques in unexpected ways.
Join us for the Youth Textile Club every Wednesday in May (7, 14, 21, 28) from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on felting fun. Each week, we’ll explore a new project, from needle-felting fun figures to customizing clothes with wool and even making your own bag with wet felting. This club is perfect for all skill levels. Ages 10-17 are encouraged to participate, but if you know someone a little younger or older who would love to join, reach out—we want everyone who’s interested to take part.
! Free to attend, but registration is required (limited to 15 participants per session).
Bring your toddler and small children to an interactive morning at the Galt Museum & Archives. A fun-filled morning with toys, activities, book reading, and a private toddler time to explore the current museum's exhibition.
9–10 AM | toddlers and their caregivers | registration required | museum admission rates apply | free to members with registration
Kipitakii pis’kun/Akiipis’kun (Old Women’s/Women’s Buffalo Jump) – We will visit Akiipis’kun and learn about the ways this site was traditionally used.
This tour will leave from the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa at 9:00 am. The bus will make a secondary stop in Fort MacLeod at the Independent Grocer at 9:45 am. Please let us know if you want to be picked up in Fort MacLeod when registering.
The Nitsitapii Landscapes tour program by Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in collaboration with Siksikaitsitapi Elders, offers residential school survivors and their descendants’ opportunities to connect with sacred sites through traditional practices. Supported by the Mother Tongue Fund, this series of five workshops includes transportation, refreshments, and guidance from Male and Female Elders at various sites across southern Alberta, involving some walking on uneven terrain.These workshops are free, registration is required. We have a limit of 40 spaces open to Residential School Survivors and their descendants.
Tyler Alexander is a textile artist who's taught kids and adults at Casa for the past several years. His practice focuses on embroidery, felt, soft sculpture, and plant dyeing, and mixes textile art techniques in unexpected ways.
Join us for the Youth Textile Club every Wednesday in May (7, 14, 21, 28) from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on felting fun. Each week, we’ll explore a new project, from needle-felting fun figures to customizing clothes with wool and even making your own bag with wet felting. This club is perfect for all skill levels. Ages 10-17 are encouraged to participate, but if you know someone a little younger or older who would love to join, reach out—we want everyone who’s interested to take part.
! Free to attend, but registration is required (limited to 15 participants per session).
Collections Management 101 with the Galt Museum & Archives: Kevin MacLean has managed the Galt’s object collection for the past thirty years, join him to learn what objects the museum values in 2025 (secret, it’s changed); how object offers are processed; and, if kept indefinitely, cared for; and finally, how they are accessed.
3:00–4:00 pm | adults and seniors | registration encouraged | museum admission applies | free to members | 15 people max
Join us at 10:00AM on Thursday, May 15 at the Fort Whoop-Up front gates for the official opening of the 2025 season.
The event will feature light refreshments, remarks from Galt and Fort Whoop-up Staff, a blessing from Blackfoot knowledge keeper, and the unveiling of a brand new 16’x8’ mural by NIITSITAPI/SIKSIKA artist Sikapinakii Low Horn on the outside wall of Fort Whoop-Up!
Mural artist Sikapinakii Low Horn will be on-site for the event, along with representatives from local tourism, arts, and public sector organizations, as well as members of the broader community.
Attendees are invited to enjoy free entry until noon on May 15th, along with a variety of crafts, storytelling, and hands-on activities!
New Fort Whoop-Up Hours: May 15 – Aug 31, Open 7 days /week, 10:00AM - 5 PM
Scott Hadford, Juris Doctor, of Hadford Defence Group, will provide participants information about one’s individual rights at each stage of being placed under arrest: what to expect when you are arrested, or turning yourself in on a warrant, and your rights while being arrested and questioned by police.
Hadford Defence Group is a regional law firm providing consultation and representation for all criminal matters including appeals, drug offences, assault, firearms offences, robbery, break and enter, impaired driving, domestic violence, major crimes, theft and fraud, young offenders, and pardons. Hadford Defence Group has an exclusive focus on criminal law and provides round-the-clock and personalized service to clients in Southern Alberta. Each client’s personal situation is carefully considered while we work hard toward the best possible outcome every time.
Hadford Defence Group is located in the historic Paramount Theatre Building in downtown Lethbridge.
Hadford Defence Group is owned and operated by Scott Hadford, Juris Doctor. 6–7 pm | all ages welcome | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to members
6:00–7:00 pm | adults & seniors | no registration required | museum admission applies | free to members |
