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By Ian Gustafson

Begins at 11:30 a.m.

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration to go ahead this Saturday in Sylvan Lake

Jun 19, 2025 | 2:11 PM

The National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Sylvan Lake is set for this Saturday, June 21 but will look a bit different than originally planned.

Due to rain in the forecast, the event has been moved from Centennial Park to completely indoors at the NexSource Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is a free event for all ages.

As a result, the Snake Lake scramble relay has been cancelled. However, there are still plenty of other activities to take in to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. there will be a community yard sale in the centre where participants can trade or pickup a new treasure for themselves.

Starting at the same time and again at 3:30 p.m., there will be a tipi display and teachings where people can learn about Indigenous culture and ways of life from Indigenous knowledge keeper, Dean. Participants will also be able to explore the tipis.

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At noon until 5 p.m., the public will be able to try traditional food such as bannock and drink tea.

Shortly after at 1:30 p.m., Indigenous knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly will hold a medicine talk where he will share teachings on the plants that have sustained Indigenous people for years. This includes stories of the plants you’ll find at Sylvan Lake.

The day will wrap up with a powwow showcase at 5 p.m. where the public can take in traditional dances and songs, drummers, and singers that honour tradition and spiritual healing.