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INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES

INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM > The Royal Alberta Museum holds over 18,000 historical artifacts from various Nations. The Human History Hall is a beautiful representation of both historical and contemporary Indigenous stories in Alberta. The museum also holds the Manitou Asinîy, a sacred meteorite believed to hold great power and significance to many Indigenous communities. MÉTIS CROSSING > Métis Crossing is the first major Métis cultural interpretive centre in Alberta. This incredible facility celebrates the story of the Métis Nation of Alberta through traditional crafts, tours, and food experiences. Here you’ll also find a campground, traditional trapper tents to rent, as well as a 40 room boutique lodge designed by Métis architect Tiffany Shaw-Collinge, for a cozy, cultural stay. ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK > Elk Island National Park is one of the first national parks to sell authentic Indigenous and locally made work in their Visitor Information Centre. The park works hard to create connections with surrounding communities to hold beadwork, art and much more for purchase. INDIGENOUS PARKS > The city is home to many Indigenous parks that are easy to visit and are completely free. Take a self-directed tour with this handy guide to the remarkable Indigenous landmarks and spaces, and check out our guide to exploring ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞. For more Indigenous experiences and attractions in Edmonton, check out our guide.

Indigenous EXperiences Tan’si, Oki, Aba Washde, Taanishi and Halu Amiskwacîwâskahikan, also known as Edmonton, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4, home to many nations including the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Sioux and Métis People. Edmonton is lucky to boast the second largest Indigenous population in Canada, full of talented performers, artisans, musicians and entrepreneurs. From museums to public parks, guided tours to festivals, galleries to gardens and so much more. See Edmonton from a unique and extraordinary perspective.

Métis Crossing

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Incredible Indigenous chefs are creating delicious and inventive food that will have you licking your plate clean. Savour Indigenous cuisine with some of Edmonton’s culinary trailblazers CHECK OUT: Pei Pei Chei Ow > Culina on the Lake & Culina To-Go >

FORT EDMONTON PARK > Fort Edmonton Park is back after undergoing a massive expansion project to create a larger-than-life historical experience for visitors. The brand new Indigenous Peoples Experience is an awe-inspiring addition to the park’s exciting offerings. Explore life through the diversity of First Nations’ and Métis Peoples’ histories and perspectives. The stories, music, artwork, and text in the experience come from local Indigenous perspectives and voices, gathered through engagement with local Indigenous communities and research.

Tee Pee Treats > Native Delights > HomeFire Grill >

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