Tipi Village
When:
Community
The four-day event is being hosted by Louis Bull Tribe with participation by members of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation and Montana First Nation. Each day, the Tipi Village will feature the following:
• A Grand Entry;
• Greetings and speeches from elders and neighbouring First Nations;
• A powwow showcase;
• Indigenous storytelling;
• Indigenous artwork and culture; and
• Tipi Village visitors can stroll through the tipis and talk with elders.
The Tipi Village will be set up in the ball diamonds area (Diamond 2) located behind the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street), directly across from the Stampede grounds, and will be open to the public (weather permitting) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
There is no entry fee to attend the event and free parking will be available at the Ponoka Arena Complex.
• A Grand Entry;
• Greetings and speeches from elders and neighbouring First Nations;
• A powwow showcase;
• Indigenous storytelling;
• Indigenous artwork and culture; and
• Tipi Village visitors can stroll through the tipis and talk with elders.
The Tipi Village will be set up in the ball diamonds area (Diamond 2) located behind the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street), directly across from the Stampede grounds, and will be open to the public (weather permitting) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
There is no entry fee to attend the event and free parking will be available at the Ponoka Arena Complex.