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