Winter Traditions 2025: Storytelling, Celebration, and Survival

Presented by Fort Whoop-Up and the Galt Museum

Celebrate Winter Traditions at Fort Whoop-Up: stories, survival skills, and cultural experiences that honor Blackfoot heritage and prairie life. Warm drinks by the fire await!

Outdoor Programming

• Fire Offering Ceremony

• Berry Soup & Pemmican Making with Charlie Russell

• Winter Prairie Animal Tours

• Carriage Rides with Once Upon a Time Rides

• Winter Survival Techniques

Indoor Experiences

• Barracks: History of Blackfoot Territories & Tales of the Land; Medicinal Prairie Plants

• Niitsitapi Gallery: Winter Counts with Blanche Bruised Head

• Theatre Room: Blackfoot Hand Games with Raymond & Greta Many Bears

• Classroom: Blackfoot Language Lessons with John Chief Calf

Dates:
December 13, 14, 20, 21, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM daily

Admission:

• Children (6 & under): FREE

• Children (over 6): $10 + GST

• Adults: $15 + GST

• Seniors/Students/Grandparents: $10 + GST

• Family/Household: $30 + GST

• Annual Members: FREE

Carriage Rides:

• With admission: $10 + GST per person (children 6 & under ride free with adult)

• With membership: $10 + GST per person (children 6 & under ride free with adult)

Notes:
Dress warmly—many activities are outdoors! Enjoy apple cider and hot chocolate by the fire all day.