Join the Town of Canmore and partners in celebrating National Indigenous History Month throughout June.
Each June, the Town of Canmore celebrates National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day — recognizing and honouring the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Turtle Island.
We have partnered with various groups to create programming throughout the month of June. Bring your family and friends to these special and important events, where we can learn, celebrate, and come together in the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth.
To register for Indigenous Cultural Learning workshops, please use the form at the bottom of this page.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer to support any events, please email artsculture@canmore.ca.
Wednesday, June 4
'Indigenous Perspectives' gallery opening at Three Sisters Gallery
6 – 8 p.m. | 2nd floor, Elevation Place (700 Railway Ave)
Friday, June 6
Cultural Learning Workshop #1: Stoney Beaded Tipi, hosted with Listen Studios
Two workshop options: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. [FULL/WAITLIST] or 4 – 6 p.m. | Canmore Civic Centre Classroom (902 7th Avenue)
Friday, June 13
Indigenous Cultural Learning Workshop #2: Parfleche-making, hosted with Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Program
4 – 6 p.m. | Canmore Civic Centre Classroom (902 7th Avenue)
This workshop is open to youth ages 12+ and families.
Saturday, June 14
Community Celebration and Indigenous market
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Canmore Civic Centre Plaza (902 7th Avenue)
Friday, June 20
Indigenous Cultural Learning Workshop #3: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Program
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Theatre, artsPlace (950 8th Avenue)
Volunteer with us on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to support the community celebration of National Indigenous History Month at the Civic Centre Plaza.
To sign-up as a volunteer or if you have questions, please email Roz Cameron, Town of Canmore volunteer coordinator, at artsculture@canmore.ca.
Volunteer Role: Set-up and Event Kick-off
Shift time: 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Duties include:
- Market vendor assistance – Distribute tables, chairs, and tents; help vendors transport supplies from the parking lot to their assigned locations; support vendors during the first 30 minutes of the event.
- Parking and traffic control – Assist Town staff with reserved parking lot access and flagging open alleyways. Help transition the site from set-up to an active event space.
- Tipi raising support – Assist with the traditional tipi setup.
- General Site support – Respond to last-minute needs and help prepare the site for opening.
Note: This role requires physical fitness and the ability to lift and move equipment safely.