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National Indigenous History Month

Thank you for joining us in June for Storytelling, Dance, Films, and More!  

2025 National Indigenous History Month

Join us in June to celebrate Banff Centre's National Indigenous History Month!

Banff Centre recognizes National Indigenous History Month as a time for learning, honouring, reflecting, and engaging with Indigenous cultures. Banff Centre invites the community to participate in events and activities including story sharing, dance, films, and music. 

Events will be held person at Banff Centre, at partner locations in Banff and Canmore, and online.
FREE events require advance registration.

Schedule at a Glance (June 1-30)

June 1: Virtual Indigenous Art Market (June 1-30) & Welcome Video
June 4: Leela Gilday Live | $25
June 6: Kapishkum: Métis Gathering Open Lecture: Jason Baerg  | FREE
June 11: Fox Fur Earring Workshop | FREE | Register in advance.
June 12: Seal Skin Bracelet and Earring Workshop | FREE | Register in advance
June 16: Dance Workshop | FREE | Register in advance
June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day 
June 21-27: Online Film Screening: Bring Them Home 
June 21 - 30: National Indigenous Peoples Day Story with Anders Hunter Video
June 27: Elliptical Lineages Exhibition Reception | FREE (Exhibition opens June 7!) 
June 27: Ghostkeeper | $20 
June 28:  Kapishkum: Métis Gathering Panel Discussion | FREE
June 28: Elliptical Lineages Artist Discussion | FREE

See details below for more partner events at artsPlace.

Find out more about all events happening this summer during Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival. 

Leela Gilday Live
Date: Wed, Jun 04 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Leela Gilday Live

Witness one of Canada’s most powerful voices live on stage! Juno Award-winning Dene singer-songwriter joins us in Banff.
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$25.00
Jason Baerg
Date: Fri, Jun 06 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Visual Arts Open Lecture Series: Jason Baerg

Artist Jason Baerg reflects on the way in which Métis heritage and culture has informed his work across media, and on his continuing advocacy for Métis artists.
Attend
Fox Fur Earrings, photo courtesy of Suzan Marie, National Indigenous History Month at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Date: Wed, Jun 11 @ 1:30 PM
Whyte Museum, 111 Bear Street

Fox Fur Earring Workshop | June 11

Participants will learn how to make Fox Fur Earrings. Registration in advance is required.
Attend
Seal Skin Bracelet Workshop, photo courtesy of Suzan Marie, National Indigenous History Month at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Date: Thu, Jun 12 @ 1:30 PM
Whyte Museum, 111 Bear Street

Seal Skin Bracelet and Earring Workshop | June 12

Participants will learn how to make a seal skin bracelet and earring set. Registration in advance is required.
Attend
National Indigenous History Month, Dance workshop with Cherith Mark and Jaylin Simeon
Date: Mon, Jun 16 @ 4:00 PM
artsPlace, 950 – 8th Avenue, Canmore

Dance Workshop | June 16

Participants will learn the basics of dancing with a short workshop, free and open to all ages and abilities. Registration in advance is required.
Attend
Members of the band Ghostkeeper standing with bikes in the rain.
Date: Fri, Jun 27 @ 9:00 PM
CLVB '33

Ghostkeeper

Enjoy an intimate evening with the leaders of the experimental pop-rock band Ghostkeeper, whose music channels the spirit world in all its pain and beauty.
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$20.00

Free partner event at artsPlace, Canmore

Creative Kits for Kids! Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day | Pickup kits in mid-June. Stay tuned for more details! 

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Please contact indigenousarts@banffcentre.ca with any questions. 
 

 

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minirhpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Métis Nation of Alberta, District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
 

Performance activities during National Indigenous History Month are funded in part by:




Indigenous Arts is generously supported by RBC Foundation.

Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre is also supported by:


Also available to listen:

Cris Derksen, Cellist

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series is a bi-monthly conversation session that invites Indigenous Art creators to talk about their practice.
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Banff Centre Indigenous Artists Spotify Playlist

A curated playlist of work by Indigenous artists from Banff Centre's programming and presenting events.

See More & Support

The Town of Banff is helping support a day of art, music, and delicious food celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Town of Banff | June 21
 

Banff Summer Arts Festival

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.