Sessions and Workshops

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Indigenous Peoples Experience: Sessions and Workshops

Fort Edmonton Park invites you to explore the diversity of First Nations and Métis peoples at the Indigenous Peoples Experience.

Hours
Weekend Operation Hours: Starting September 20, 2025 
Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Admission Rates
Adult (18+)                                 $20.00
Child/Youth (3-17)                       $12.00
Family (2 adults & up to 3 kids)    $50.00

Free Admission
Fort Edmonton Park is proud to formally partner with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and the Métis Nation of Alberta. In the spirit of reconciliation and in honour of their critical role in stewardship, storytelling and shaping Amiskwaciwâskahikan/Edmonton, free admission is extended to Indigenous Peoples.

Please note: During this fall & winter season, only the Indigenous Peoples Experience will be open. Other buildings in Fort Edmonton Park are closed to the public during this period.

For any questions, feel free to email our customer service team at info@fortedmontonpark.ca.

Upcoming Workshops

Throughout the fall and winter season, we’re offering special feature workshops at the Indigenous Peoples Experience. These are opportunities to deepen your understanding of First Nations and Métis cultures through interactive and educational sessions.

Feature Workshops
September 27th, 2025

  • Sound Medicine & Meditation: (Mikwan Energy Works)
    • Date: September 27th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Host: June Palmer
    • Cost: $65.00
    • What to Expect: Step into your healing journey guided by Indigenous wisdom, sound, and spirit. Reconnect with your true self through sacred medicine and intuitive insight.
      Let Mikwan guide you into a deep meditative state where you drift off on a journey to wellness through sound.
  • Ribbon Skirt Teachings
    • Date: September 27th, 1:00 -2:00 PM
    • Host: Veronica Mcrae (The Good Place)
    • Cost: $35
    • What to Expect: To acknowledge National Truth and Reconciliation, visitors of the Fort Edmonton Park Indigenous Experience are welcome to join a 60-minute presentation and an interactive craft. Presented by the founder of The Good Place, Veronica McRae will share the healing power of the ribbon skirt with her own personal journey. Following this presentation, visitors will have an opportunity to create their own ribbon lapel pin in honour of September 30th.

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September 28th, 2025

  • Inuit Teachings and Soapstone Carving
    • Date: September 28th, 10:30 AM -12:00 PM and 12:30 - 2:00 PM
    • Host: Tracy Alikamik
    • Cost: $35.00
    • What to Expect: We welcome Tracy Alikamik and Brenda Egotak to Fort Edmonton Park as we learn about Inuit history and culture. You will get a chance to make your own soapstone carving and play traditional Inuit games. Come join us as we learn about Inuit customs, Sedna, the Inuit sea goddess and different inuksuk meanings.

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Spaces will be limited; advanced booking is encouraged.