Organizers with Ponoka Stampede’s Tipi Village is extending event hours to accommodate as many visitors as possible.
The four-day event from June 25-28 will now run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The event is being hosted by Louis Bull Tribe with participation from members of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation and Montana First Nation.
Tipi Village will feature a Grand Entry, greetings and speeches from elders and neighbouring First Nations, a powwow showcase, Indigenous storytelling, Indigenous artwork and culture and Tipi Village visitors can stroll through the tipis and talk with elders.
The Village will be set up in the ball diamonds area located behind the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street), directly across from the Stampede grounds, and will be open to the public.
There is no entry fee to attend the event and free parking will be available at the Ponoka Arena Complex.
“The Town of Ponoka is very excited that the Tipi Village event will be returning to our community during Stampede week again this year,” says Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. “It’s a great way to experience the Ponoka Stampede and celebrate Indigenous History Month with our neighbours.”
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