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National Indigenous Peoples Day

  • Telus World Of Science 11211 142 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5M 4A1 Canada (map)

Join us as the school goes by bus to the Telus World of Science for National indigenous Peoples Day. A day to recognize and celebrate the unique and outstanding contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

Buses will leave for Telus World of Science for Indigenous Peoples Day at 9:30 AM and return to school at 2:30 PM. Bagged lunches will be supplied but a free BBQ is also offered at the event.

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is providing FREE Science Centre General Admission for Indigenous peoples on June 21.

DAY’S EVENTS SCHEDULE*:

8:00 a.m. - Tipi raising & trapper tents - FREE outdoor activity

9:00 a.m. - Lighting of the Qulliq** with Elder Myna

**A qulliq is the traditional oil lamp used within Arctic communities, including the Inuit. It is made of soapstone in a rounded shape and traditionally uses the oil blubber from seals or whales as fuel and arctic cotton grass as the wick.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Indigenous Vendors Market - Lobby

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Indigenous-inspired activities in all of the Science Centre's galleries

  • Indigenous teachings, performances, and experiences from Rising Thunder Tourism - FREE outdoor activities

FREE outdoor performances by

  • Juno-nominated Cree musician Cikwes

  • Indigenous drummer Dezmond Morningchild

  • Inuit throat singer Jana Angulalik

  • Métis jigger Aurora Leddy

  • Hoop dancer Dallas Arcand, and more!

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - FREE BBQ provided by Pembina - Outdoors

*PLEASE NOTE: SOME EVENTS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING. DROP-IN PROGRAMMING INCLUDED WITH SCIENCE CENTRE ADMISSION

Earlier Event: June 14
Game Con Canada
Later Event: June 26
Last Day of Instruction