08/11/2026
Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Parks Canada collaborates closely with Indigenous partners to reflect the shared values, local Indigenous history, traditions, culture and connection to Paahtómahksikimi - inner sacred lake in the mountains (the area also known as Waterton Lakes National Park).
Join us for a gathering of art, culture, and community at the 2026 Niitsitapi Arts & Heritage Festival, August 11 and 12, at the Waterton Community Centre.
Experience Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot people) culture through dance demonstrations, food and drink, art, and vendors with handmade goods.
This two-day festival concludes with the Waterton Traditional Powwow, starting at 5 p.m. on August 12.
Event times and more info: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/waterton/activ/calendrier-calendar