Tipi Village
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Community
As part of National Indigenous History Month and in the spirit of reconciliation, the Town of Ponoka is pleased to help facilitate the return of the Second Annual Tipi Village to Ponoka during Stampede Week on Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 (weather permitting).
The event will feature members of Ermineskin Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe and the Montana First Nation as they present a powwow showcase, Indigenous storytelling, artwork and culture.
The Tipi Village will be set up in the ball diamonds area behind the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) and will be open to the public from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day (weather permitting) as follows:
• 12 p.m. – Tipi Village visitors can stroll through the tipis and talk with elders
• 2 p.m. – Grand entry
• 2:30 p.m. – Opening remarks
• 3 p.m. – Powwow showcase
• 4 p.m. – Elders remarks
• 5 p.m. – Closing prayer
There is no entry fee to attend Tipi Village and free parking will be available at the Ponoka Arena Complex.
To learn more, please click on the link below:
The event will feature members of Ermineskin Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe and the Montana First Nation as they present a powwow showcase, Indigenous storytelling, artwork and culture.
The Tipi Village will be set up in the ball diamonds area behind the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) and will be open to the public from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day (weather permitting) as follows:
• 12 p.m. – Tipi Village visitors can stroll through the tipis and talk with elders
• 2 p.m. – Grand entry
• 2:30 p.m. – Opening remarks
• 3 p.m. – Powwow showcase
• 4 p.m. – Elders remarks
• 5 p.m. – Closing prayer
There is no entry fee to attend Tipi Village and free parking will be available at the Ponoka Arena Complex.
To learn more, please click on the link below: