Calgary 
Events Description
Join AAWC and our partners for this week-long celebration of events that promote pride, understanding and awareness of Aboriginal cultures, traditions, contributions and achievements to Canadian society. Since 2011, the week leading up to National Aboriginal Day, June 21st, is known locally as Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary or AAWC.
Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary is a reflection of the pride of our First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and an opportunity to experience their rich heritages, traditions and cultures.
People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend events; enhance your level of awareness and develop your understanding of the community you live in while having fun!
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
Free and ticketed events
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary – June 15 -21, 2026
Family Day Festival and Powwow and Indigenous Day Live: Saturday, June 21 | 10 am to 6 pm
11:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Indigenous Arts & Crafts Market
10:30 AM – 05:00 PM | Exhibitions of Inuit and Metis
01:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Pow Wow
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Children’s Corner
11:00 AM | Traditional Initiation Pow Wow Registration (until 11:30 AM)
12:00 PM | Grand Entry
01:00 PM | Traditional Initiation Pow Wow
01:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Hand Games Tournament
05:30 PM | Closing Ceremonies
06:00 PM | Site Closes
Venue & Address :
Enmax Park, Calgary Stampede Grounds, Calgary
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