Join us for Campfire Chats in recognition of National Aboriginal Day

Please join us as the University of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede present Campfire Chats in recognition of National Aboriginal Day.* Hear Elder Reg Crowshoe share the story of our region’s indigenous heritage, and why the Blackfoot call Calgary MOH-KINS-TSIS. Enjoy a performance by Vanessa Stiffarm, 2016 Stampede Indian Princess, and sample fresh bannock. When: National Aboriginal Day Tuesday, June 21, 2016 1-8 p.m. AFTERNOON – Family-friendly event (come and go) 1 p.m. Triple tipi-raising 2 p.m. Tipi-painting demonstration 3 p.m. Traditional drumming and dancing supported by the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary EVENING – RSVP required 6:30 p.m. Campfire chat with Reg Crowshoe, former chief of Piikuni First Nation Where: St. Patrick’s Island** 1300 Zoo Road NE (access via 12 St. SE in Inglewood) (map) Rain or shine Pull up a blanket and mark the longest day of the year with a journey into Calgary’s storied past. The campfire chat will take place on The Rise — a grassy knoll nine metres high. Seating is on the ground, bring a blanket (no lawn chairs, please). *The Calgary Stampede is instrumental in educating visitors about the culture of the Plains First Nations people. Calgary Municipal Land Corporation developed St. Patrick’s Island to nurture the bond between people and nature. More information can be found on the Campfire Chats website

Location:

St. Patrick’s Island | 1300 Zoo Road NE | access via 12 St. SE in Inglewood

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/join-us-campfire-chats-recognition-national-aboriginal-day