National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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 See less