Strathmore is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Town of Strathmore and Family and Community Support Service (FCSS) is presenting an Indigenous culture celebration at the Strathmore Civic Centre on Saturday (June 21), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature different cultural traditions, including tipi teachings, hand games, powwow dances, and traditional stew and bannock. Some Indigenous vendors will also be present.
Communities represented will be Siksika Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation, Kainai Nation, and a Métis facilitator.
"It's a really great opportunity to learn about our neighbors, Siksika Nation, and all the First Nation Peoples in Canada," said Astokomii Smith, Indigenous liaison with the Town of Strathmore.
The event was first organized in 2019.
"It's a good day to be celebrated and supported," Smith added. "It's a really good initiative put on by so many communities."
The Town of Strathmore and FCSS is also hoping to show support for Indigenous communities on World Indigenous Peoples Day, Métis Week, and Truth and Reconciliation Day.