Fort Edmonton Park Truth & Reconciliation Day

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September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, and their families.

Join us to explore the histories, cultures, and perspectives of the First Nations and Métis peoples, deeply rooted in the Beaver Hills or Edmonton region.

In partnership with the City of Edmonton, the Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park will be open as a ticketed event on Monday, September 30, offering your group an opportunity to learn the truths of Indigenous life before and after the formation of Canada.

Admission:
Ages 12 & up: $5.00/guest
Ages 11 & under: FREE

*Proceeds from admission will support the continued development of Indigenous educational programming at Fort Edmonton Park.

Timeslots:
Timeslot 1: 10:00am — 1:00pm*
Timeslot 2: 1:00pm — 4:00pm

*If you purchase tickets for Timeslot 1 you are welcome to stay until 4 pm.

Event Information:
Please park in our main lot. Guests will be transported to and from the Indigenous Peoples Experience by shuttle bus. 

There is NO charge for transportation.
*Please note that transportation to the Indigenous Peoples Experience will end at 3:30pm.

Only the Indigenous Peoples Experience will be open. All other Fort Edmonton Park attractions will be closed. 

Event Schedule:
10:45 am — Opening Smudge Prayer & Blessing
Elder Marjorie Wright @ Meeting Place

11:00 am — 12:00 pm
Inuit Performers/​Presenters
Jaynine McRae & Elder Connie Kanayok McCrae @ Multi-Purpose Room #2

11:15 am — 12:30 pm
Treaty vs Crown and the TRC Calls to Action Recommendations
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta @ Multi-Purpose Room #1

12:30 pm — 2:30 pm
Oskâpêw (Indigenous Cultural Helper) ​“Personal Bundle: Keeping maintenance of spiritual items and small bundling of or sacred objects.”
Kyle M. Campiou @ Multi-Purpose Room #2

12:30 pm — 1:15 pm
​“Running Thunder” (3 dancers, 3 drummers)
Adrian Lachance @ Performance Arbour

1:15 pm — 1:45 pm
Allyship Presentation
Owais Siddiqui @ Multi-Purpose Room #1

2:00 pm — 2:45 pm
Youth Holistic and Well-being Presentation
Adrian LaChance @ Multip Purpose Room #1

2:00 pm — 2:45 pm
Discussion and Q & A
Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta @ Multi-Purpose Room #3

Please note: only the Indigenous Peoples Experience will be open. All other Fort Edmonton Park attractions will be closed.