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Indigenous Gatherings

The Heritage Gather

MIYWASIN DAYS SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2026

SHARING STORIES WITH BRENDA MERCER VARIOUS DATES Join Dakota Sioux artist and storyteller Brenda Mercer in learning about the land, medicine plants, and Indigenous peoples who lived and gathered on these lands for hundreds of years. Discover new ways of knowing and connecting through personal stories and crafting at the World’s Tallest Saamis Tepee. INDIAN RELAY RACING AUGUST 15-16, 2026 At the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, riders race around the track and switch horses every lap. Organized in collaboration with Indigenous leaders and experts, the essence of Indian Relay Racing is respected and preserved during this event.

The Miywasin Demonstration Powwow is a vibrant and inclusive celebration, where Elders, youth, and community members come together to share and preserve cultural traditions. It is a gathering that highlights the strength, resilience, and beauty of Indigenous identity, while welcoming all people to learn, witness, and participate in the spirit of reconciliation. WALKING HISTORY ON THE SARATOGA TRAIL VARIOUS DATES Pat Aaker and her daughter April guide a visit to Saratoga Park, which was once a Métis community until the early 2010s. The mother and daughter share stories of their life, their neighbours, and what was a vibrant community of friends and family.

With 400 yards of canvas, three industrial sewing machines, teepee poles foraged from the Cypress Hills, and the help of friends and family, Brenda Mercer will build seven teepees by June 2026. Brenda lives in Redcliff, Alberta, and is Dakota Sioux from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation. The community is invited to join Brenda in this project, to sew, paint, forage trees, and build the teepees.

Indigenous Spaces & Places

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