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By Jordan Rein

June 25-28

Annual Tipi Village event extends hours during Ponoka Stampede week

Jun 20, 2024 | 10:06 AM

As Ponoka Stampede Week approaches, organizers with Tipi Village say it is extending event hours to accommodate as many visitors as possible.

The four-day event will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily from Tuesday June 25 to Friday June 28.

As part of National Indigenous History Month and in the spirit of reconciliation, the Town of Ponoka says it is excited to help facilitate the return of the Third Annual Tipi Village to Ponoka during Stampede Week.

The event is being hosted by Louis Bull Tribe with participation from members of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation and Montana First Nation.

Each day, officials say the Tipi Village will feature the following:

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• A Grand Entry
• Greetings and speeches from elders and neighbouring First Nations
• A powwow showcase
• Indigenous storytelling
• Indigenous artwork and culture
• Tipi Village visitors can stroll through the tipis and talk with elders.

The Tipi Village will be set up in the ball diamonds area located behind the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street), directly across from the Stampede grounds, and will be open to the public (weather permitting).

Town officials say there is no entry fee to attend the event and free parking will be available at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

“The Town of Ponoka is very excited that the Tipi Village event will be returning to our community during Stampede week again this year,” says Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. “It’s a great way to experience the Ponoka Stampede and celebrate Indigenous History Month with our neighbours.”