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On June 21, recognize and celebrate the cultures and worldviews of Indigenous Peoples who traditionally stewarded the lands of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Beaver Hills House (Edmonton), through various community experiences.
Le 21 juin, à travers diverses activités, nous reconnaissons et célébrons les cultures et les visions du monde des peuples autochtones, qui sont les gardiens traditionnels des terres d’amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Beaver Hills House (Edmonton).
ᓂᒫᒥᑐᓀᔨᐦᑌᓈᐣ ᓀᐦᐃᐚᑎᓯᐏᐣ; ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ, ᐃᔨᓂᑐ ᐊᔨᓯᔨᓂᐤ ᑲᔭᐦᑌ ᑳᑲᓇᐍᔨᐦᑕᕽ ᐆᒪ ᐊᐢᑭᐩ ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᕽ
n’mâm’tonêyihtênân nêhiyawât’siwin; nêhiyaw, iyin’tow ayisiyiniw kayahtê kâkanawêyihtahk ôma askiy, amiskwacîwâskahikanihk
Schedule*
8:00 a.m. - Tipi raising and trappers tent build outside in partnership with Métis Child & Family Services **
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Opening prayer from Elder Langford and lighting of the Qulliq in the main lobby (free entry)
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Indigenous-inspired programming and performances inside (included with Science Centre General Admission)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Indigenous artisan market in the main lobby (free entry)
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Free performances, activities, and Indigenous teachings outdoors
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Free BBQ provided by Pembina outdoors
*Schedule subject to change, weather permitting.
** The Science Centre opens at 9:00 a.m.
Science Centre General Admission will be FREE for Indigenous peoples on June 21 (ticket required at the Box Office).
Download the event Map/Schedule.
Where: TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Dates: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Age: All Ages
Entry: Included with Science Centre Admission
Tickets: FREE for Indigenous Peoples
Where: TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Dates: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Age: All Ages
Entry: Included with Science Centre Admission
Tickets: FREE for Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Artisan Market
Browse and purchase one-of-a-kind jewellery, candles, artwork, clothing, and so much more at the Indigenous Artisan Market.
Main lobby (free entry) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE BBQ
Enjoy a FREE BBQ* brought to you by PEMBINA! Grab a bite with delicious options including hamburgers, bison burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs, plus all your favourite toppings!
Parking Lot from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*First come, first serve, while quantities last
Performances
Robin Cisek
One of CBC Searchlight's top 100 artists two years in a row, Robin Cisek, is a Metis artist from Edmonton. Robin creates melodic dark-pop with edgy twist and uses her voice to inspire healing and strength while creating radio charting music.
Zeidler Dome at 3:00 p.m.
Included with Science Centre General Admission, limited seating
Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ and Cikwes
Cikwes is a nehiyaw ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ soul singer-songwriter and Juno nominee from Bigstone Cree Nation. Her music explores nêhiyawêwin ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ and nehiyaw ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ musical methods, including hand drum, chanting, and cahkasinahikanak ᒐᐦᑲᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ (spirit markers or syllabics). Cheyenne is a Nehiyaw artist, from Bigstone Cree Nation. Their work explores the hybrid space between tradition and Nehiyaw pop culture.
Community Plaza from 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Free outdoor performance
Hoop Dancing
Experience the powerful artistry of a traditional hoop dance with three-time World Champion Dallas Arcand. Known for his dynamic performances, Dallas uses multiple hoops, to create mesmerizing shapes representing animals, nature, and spiritual concepts.
Zeidler Dome from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Included with Science Centre General Admission
AND
Community Plaza from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free outdoor performance
Throat Singing
Talented performers Jana Angulalik and Brittney Ulullaq Porter, will share this unique vocal performance that highlights the beauty of Indigenous expression traditionally shared between two women.
Community Plaza from 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Free outdoor performance
Drumming & Apple Dance
Dezmond Morningchild, powwow dancer and singer, will be performing an Indigenous Apple Dance, a traditional celebration of community, sharing, and connection. During the dance, apples will be handed out—a symbol of generosity and friendship, courtesy of Freson Bros.
Community Plaza from 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Free outdoor performance
Inuit Drum Dance
This powerful cultural expression combines music, movement, storytelling, and community. Performed by Brenda Egotak, a traditional Inuit artist, elder, and knowledge keeper (Inuvialuit).
Main Lobby from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free indoor performance
Drop-In Activities - Included with Science Centre General Admission
Silkscreening workshop
Cree artist and fashion designer Dusty LeGrande will demonstrate his work and guide you through the creation of your own silkscreened masterpiece.
The Science Garage with 30-minute time slots at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Aqpiq Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Enjoy some delicious aqpiq (cloudberry) liquid nitrogen ice cream made right before your eyes.
Syncrude Science Stage at 11:00 a.m. AND 2:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Berry Indicator
One of the ways that chemists can identify an unknown solution is by testing its pH. Put on a labcoat and safety glasses and work in pairs to identify the mystery solutions by measuring their pH with an indicator you make from saskatoon berries!
Health Zone from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Turtle Moon craft
Some Indigenous Peoples track time using the 13 full moons each year—just like the 13 scales on a turtle’s shell. Kids can explore this tradition by making their own Turtle Moon calendar through a fun hands-on craft.
CuriousCity from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Land of the Midnight Sun Demonstration
With a visual demonstration of how the Earth and Sun are aligned, learn how the Arctic receives 24 hours of sunlight on June 21.
Arctic Journey from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Storytelling
Get comfortable as you sit down with Indigenous Storyteller Steve O'Chiese and hear him spin traditional tales about the land.
The Nature Exchange from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cree Constellation Connections
Discover what Wisakaychuk and Mista Muskwa have in common with Orion and Ursa Major, and then create your own constellation with its own mythology!
S.P.A.C.E. Gallery 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Drone Soccer
Behold the technological marvel of drone soccer with a demonstration courtesy of Papaschase First Nation and Papaschase Security Services. STEM in action!
The Science Garage from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Drop-In Activities/Programming - FREE
Lighting of the Qulliq Ceremony
A traditional Inuit ceremony that honours Indigenous resilience, welcomes the community, and sets a meaningful tone for National Indigenous Peoples Day. A qulliq is the traditional oil lamp used within Arctic communities.
Main Lobby at 9:30 a.m.
Tipi Painting Activity
Come to the overhang by the administration entrance to draw and paint your own mini tipi! IndigeSTEAM provides Indigenous-led and culturally-relevant programming to support a better future for Indigenous youth in STEAM.
South West of the Building under the Overhang Outside from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Seeds and Plugs Planting
You won't want to miss Edmonton & Area Land Trust's interactive demonstration of seeds and plugs planting. The first 100 visitors will also get to take sunflower seeds home. 🌻
Indigenous Medicine Garden in front of the Science Centre from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AND 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Traditional Activities
Join Les Skinner, a Metis bushman and Cree language teacher, to learn and observe an array of traditional Indigenous activities.
Indigenous Medicine Garden in front of the Science Centre from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AND 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dene Babiche Bag Presentation
Learn the ancestral art of crafting traditional babiche bags with Suzan Marie, a celebrated Dene artist from the Northwest Territories, passionate about keeping ancient arts and traditions alive.
Main Lobby from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
RASC Observatory*
Take advantage of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada telescopes to view the sun and planets in daylight!
RASC Observatory from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Weather dependent
IMAX® Films
Wilfred Buck
Moving between earth and stars, past and present, this documentary follows the extraordinary life of Wilfred Buck, a Cree elder and astronomer who overcame a harrowing history by reclaiming ancestral star knowledge. Presented in courtesy of the National Film Board and Door Number 3 Productions.
In the IMAX theatre from 11:00 a.m.- 12:40 p.m. AND from 2:10 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved online.
Great Bear Rainforest
Discover the secret world of the Spirit Bear in Great Bear Rainforest and embark on an IMAX journey into a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters, and humpback whales — narrated by Ryan Reynolds.
In the IMAX Theatre from 10:00 a.m.- 10:50 a.m.
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved online.
Our Maternal Home
Tracing their origins to the Cree Nation of Waswanipi, a family confronts the impacts of generational and cultural disconnection, discovering a potent form of medicine: the bonds of kinship.
In the IMAX Theatre from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. AND from 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved online.
Your generosity makes a difference!
Are you unable to make it on June 21? A gift to the Indigenous Access Fund provides Indigenous children, youth, and families with subsidized admission, school programs, camps, transportation, and meals—removing barriers and opening doors to discovery. To support this important work, donate specifically to the 2025 Indigenous Access Fund through the link below.
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"amiskwacîwâskahikan" (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) means "beaver hills house," the Cree name used to describe Edmonton and surrounding areas. The beaver also represents one of the 7 Sacred Grandfather Teachings, Wisdom. In this image, we see the wisdom and science of traditional land-based learning, with the elders sharing the stories and teachings of the stars and the natural science of Mother Earth.
Created by Lance Cardinal, First Nations artist, 2022.
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