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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).
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 and Presentations
Lighting of the Qulliq
The lighting of the qulliq is a meaningful Inuit tradition that symbolizes warmth, community, and resilience.
Main lobby (free entry) at 9:30 a.m.
Robin Cisek
Named Best Emerging Artist at the 2022 Indigenous Super Stars Music Awards, Robin Cisek is a Métis artist from the Edmonton area who creates melodic electro-pop with an alternative flair.
Zeidler Dome at 3:00 p.m.
Included with Science Centre General Admission, limited seating
Cikwes and Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ
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.
Community Plaza from 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Free outdoor 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 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 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 - FREE Outdoors
Robotics Demonstration
Come try your hand at controlling a robot! IndigeSTEAM provides Indigenous-led and culturally-relevant programming to support a better future for Indigenous youth in STEM.
Outdoors Green Space from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 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 must 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 must be reserved online.
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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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