National Indigenous Peoples Day
Jasper National Park
Location: Commemoration Park, beside the Jasper Activity Centre (1324 Pyramid Lake Road) – Jasper, AB
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper respectfully acknowledge that Jasper National Park and Jasper townsite are located in Treaty 6 and 8 as well as the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secwépemc, Stoney Nakoda, Mountain Métis and Métis. We acknowledge the past, present and future generations of these nations who continue to steward the land.
Jasper National Park is honoured to host Elders, community members and visitors for National Indigenous Peoples Day, an important day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous peoples and cultures. Note that National Indigenous Peoples Day is being celebrated on Friday, June 20 to ensure local school groups can participate. Everyone is welcome to join in this day of celebration and education!
Calendar of events
| Time | Events | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11 am | Flag raising ceremony | Bighorn Chiniki Stoney Nation (raising and smudge) |
| 12 pm | Community picnic lunch (Kelly Lake Cree Nation) Fry bread (bannock) stand (Métis Nation of British Columbia) |
The food provided is FREE; First come, first served; Bring your own blanket! |
| 1 pm | Community presentations | Indigenous partners from Paul First Nation, Bighorn Chiniki Stoney Nation, and Jasper Indigenous local artists share their connection to the lands now called Jasper National Park through stories, drumming, singing, and dancing. |
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