First ever Tipi Village event in Ponoka Stampede

Image shows Tipi Village at Ponoka Stampede
Tipi Village at Ponoka Stampede (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Daniel Barker-Tremblay - CFWE - EdmontonAL | 29-06-2022
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Right next to the Stampede grounds, the Town of Ponoka is hosting the first ever Tipi Village from June 27-July 3.

Andrew Jones, manager of the Town of Ponoka, says the event is very exciting and is a great way to showcase Indigenous culture.

Image shows Andrew Jones, Manager of the Town of Ponoka

Manager of the Town of Ponoka Andrew Jones at Tipi Village (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

The event was brought to life through a collective effort by the Four Nations of Maskwacis, Jones says.

Bert Douglas Bull, one of the elders and traditional dancers from Maskwacis who was at the Tipi Village event, says he feels happy to see Indigenous culture coming back to the community of Ponoka.

Image shows Bert Douglas Bull, Traditional Dancer at Tipi Village in Ponoka

Bert Douglas Bull, Traditional Dancer at Tipi Village (Photo credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Bull says that the Tipi Village is a way to come together and celebrate life, with continuous growth for the future generations.

 

For more information on the Ponoka Stampede events, click here

 

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