National Indigenous History Month
Thank you for joining us in June for Storytelling, Dance, Films, and More!
Join us in June to celebrate Banff Centre's National Indigenous History Month!
Banff Centre recognizes National Indigenous History Month as a time for learning, honouring, reflecting, and engaging with Indigenous cultures. Banff Centre invited the community to participate in events and activities including story sharing, dance, films, and music.
Events will be held person at Banff Centre, at partner locations in Banff and Canmore, and online.
FREE events require advance registration.
Are you an Indigenous artisan?
Be a part of our virtual market. Apply by May 2.
Schedule at a Glance (June 1-30)
June 1: Virtual Indigenous Art Market (June 1-30) & Welcome Video
June 4: Leela Gilday Live | $25
June 6: Kapishkum: Métis Gathering Open Lecture: Jason Baerg | FREE
June 11: Fox Fur Earring Workshop | FREE | Register in advance.
June 12: Seal Skin Bracelet and Earring Workshop | FREE | Register in advance
June 16: Dance Workshop | FREE | Register in advance
June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21-27: Online Film Screening: Bring Them Home
June 21 - 30: National Indigenous Peoples Day Story with Anders Hunter Video
June 27: Elliptical Lineages Exhibition Reception | FREE (Exhibition opens June 7!)
June 27: Ghostkeeper | $20
June 28: Kapishkum: Métis Gathering Panel Discussion | FREE
June 28: Elliptical Lineages Artist Discussion | FREE
See details below for more partner events at artsPlace.
Find out more about all events happening this summer during Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival.
Free partner event at artsPlace, Canmore
Creative Kits for Kids! Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day | Pickup kits in mid-June. Stay tuned for more details!
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Please contact indigenousarts@banffcentre.ca with any questions.
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minirhpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Métis Nation of Alberta, District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
Performance activities during National Indigenous History Month are funded in part by:
Indigenous Arts is generously supported by RBC Foundation.
Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre is also supported by:
Also available to listen:
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The Town of Banff is helping support a day of art, music, and delicious food celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Town of Banff | June 21