History in the Hills

Event

Title:: History in the Hills
When:: Tuesday June 1, 2010 - Saturday June 5, 2010
Category:: Art & Culture

Description

GO BACK IN TIME... to experience First Nations and Metis culture!

Explore an authentic archaeological dig.
See tepees raised and hides tanned.
Taste fresh bannock.
Visit a Northwest Mounted Police camp.
Talk to a trapper.
Watch powwow dancers in action or move your own feet in a traditional round dance.
Learn aboriginal games, meet aboriginal performers... and more!

JUNE 1 TO JUNE 4:

School Group bookings.

Members of the public are welcome.

Call Deborah Lloyd at 403.504.5665

JUNE 4: EVENING CONCERT

Featuring First Nations country sensation: DON BOUVETTE

and traditional native singer-songwriter: OLIVIA TAILFEATHERS

JUNE 5: ALL NATIONS ELDERS' DAY

Join in a day of interpretations, dancing, games and entertainment.

Facilities open to the public 11 am to 4pm

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS. ADMISSION IS FREE!

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS:

From TransCanadaHwy 1, turn south on Hwy 41 to the town of Elkwater, and follow the "History in the Hills" signs. See you there!

CONTACT:
403.504.5665 or 403.866.2991
www.mhhs.ca/FNMI%20Education.php
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TIMES:

2010-06-01 to 2010-06-04: 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
2010-06-04: 05:30 pm - 09:00 pm
2010-06-05: 11:00 am - 04:00 pm