Indigenous Experiences

Whiskyjack Art House and Pei Pei Chei Ow

Whiskyjack Art House is an art boutique run by members of Native American communities. The boutique supports indigenous art, artisans and cultural experiences. There is also great consideration for the environment and surroundings. Owner Lana Whiskeyjack is a multidisciplinary Cree artist from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Treaty Six Territory, Alberta.

Lana’s research, art and writing explore the paradoxes of what it means to be nehiyaw (Cree) and iskwew (woman) in a Western culture and society; and how she and other indigenous peoples reclaim, recover and remember their ancestral medicine (sacredness and strength). Her art is passionate and expressive, born from the deep roots of her culture and history.

TELUS World of Science – Indigenous Traditional Room

The history and culture of the indigenous people is reflected in many places in the city. One of these places is the Indigenous Traditional Room in TELUS World of Science. Here, traditional wisdom is linked to contemporary science. Another example is Fort Edmonton Park. The richness of the cultures that have lived around Edmonton in the Beaver Hills region is well reflected here. The stories and perspectives of the Cree, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota, Blackfoot and Michif, for example, are well represented here. In the Indigenous Art Park you will find the most beautiful traditional artworks.

Indigenous Art Park

The Indigenous Art Park in Edmonton honors the art and culture of the region’s original inhabitants and is located in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park. You can enjoy various works of art, including sculptures, paintings and other creations by artists from different ethnic groups. The highlight of the park is the impressive sculpture of the bison, created by Stewart Steinhauer. It symbolizes the important role of the bison in the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous peoples. The park also offers beautiful views of the North Saskatchewan River, making it a relaxing place to visit. For lovers of Indigenous culture and art, the Indigenous Art Park is highly recommended.

Talking Rock Tours

Experience the geology of Edmonton like never before. Talking Rock Tours offers interactive activities that tell the story of the land, led by a Métis guide and geologist who combines cultural heritage with deep knowledge of everything related to the earth. The guide leads tours through, among other places, Edmonton’s historic River Valley and Elk Island National Park.

Experience rich native cultures at Fort Edmonton Park

Explore the diversity, history, cultures, experiences and perspectives of the First Nations and Métis peoples of the Beaver Hills region, the area around Edmonton, at Fort Edmonton Park. The stories, music and artworks are created from traditional perspectives and collected by members of the Indigenous communities. Historical documents and research play an important role. These stories reflect a rich and resilient history and a deep connection to nature and the changing seasons. Whether told in Cree, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota, Blackfoot or Michif, this shared knowledge is timeless.