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CBE staff, students and families are warmly invited to take part in city-wide and beyond community events and celebrations throughout the month of June.

National Indigenous Peoples History Month Events 2026

• National Indigenous Peoples Month at the Calgary Public Library – Multiple dates that include a comedy & puppet show, lunch & learn and panel discussion about Indigenous Joy

• Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary Opening Ceremony at The Confluence Holy Gathering Space on June 15

• Family Day & Powwow at Elbow River Camp, Calgary Stampede on June 21

• Walk for Reconciliation starting at the Harry Hays Building on June 21

• Siksika Nation Fair Pow Wow at Siksika First Nation Piiksapi Memorial Arbour, June 26-28

• The Gathering at Moh'kinsstis | National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 at Container Park and Alexandra Centre

• Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | National Indigenous History Month Events, Events will held person at Banff Centre, at partner locations in Banff and Canmore, and online.
  

• Celebrating and Honouring Our Shared History - Calgary Public Library - Several Events over Nation Indigenous History Month. 
  Next events are on June 22 and 29 (online or in-person)
  

• Ohsoto'Kino: national Indigenous Peoples Day at Studio Bell - check out the updated version of NMC's Speak Up! exhibition, which will feature five new Inigenous artists/groups starting on June 18: Beatrice Deer, Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, Ray St. Germain, Harry Rusk and Kelly Fraser. Admission to NMC is free on June 21. 
  

• Indigenous History Month Celebrations at Soutchcentre Mall - Authentically Indigenous Show - Rez in the City 2.0. on June 22. 
  

• Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music & Culture​ - University of Calgary and Heritage Park are hosting their 11th annual Campfire Chats on June 20 from 3-5 p.m. at Heritage Park. 
  

We celebrate the strength of Indigenous peoples, the wisdom of Elders, the leadership of Knowledge Keepers, and the voices of youth who carry these teachings forward.

Let us gather in a good way through song, dance, storytelling, and community to celebrate culture and connection. ​

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