Fort Saskatchewan is inviting residents to learn about and celebrate Indigenous cultures through a series of free community events throughout June 2026 for National Indigenous History Month.
The City is not holding a single large celebration on June 21, which is National Indigenous Peoples Day and marks its 30th anniversary this year. Instead, it has spread programming across the month, offering four distinct events for different audiences.
The first event, Stories, Songs & Tradition, takes place on June 3 at Southfort Bend Gardens and is tailored for seniors. It features performances by the Kikino Northern Lites Métis Jiggers, along with Shelley Collins and Hugo Martel.
On June 4, Knowledge Keeper Joeanne Swampy leads a Medicine Walk starting from the large gazebo beside the Fort Heritage Precinct. Participants will walk through the Fort Saskatchewan River Valley and learn about traditional Indigenous medicines growing in the local landscape.
Youth are the focus on June 11, with a Bannock Making and Medicine Bag Workshop at The Bridge Wellness Hub for Youth, facilitated by Tanya Hogan. The month wraps up with a celebration at the Farmers Market on June 25, presented in partnership with the Creating Hope Society.
All events are free and open to the public, and they are supported by corporate sponsor Dow. The City of Fort Saskatchewan sits on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, and it acknowledges the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis peoples as the First Peoples of this land.
These gatherings are part of the City’s ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, which began in 2021 when council directed administration to build relationships with Indigenous communities. Residents are encouraged to attend, listen, and connect throughout the month.
