Special
Events 2012
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FAMILY DAY
February 20, Monday
Celebrate the “Full Moon of the Eagle” on Family Day at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Our special program will feature a traditional Blackfoot name transfer for Spirit the Eagle from the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre. Other activities include: Napi’s Puppet Theatre, simulated archaeological dig program, children’s face painting, arts and crafts, and guided tours of the 25-year old interpretive centre.
Free Admission
THE RICK HANSEN 25th ANNIVERSARY RELAY
February 22, Wednesday 11 am to 1 pm
Twenty-five years ago Rick Hansen completed the Man In Motion World Tour. On this day, young members of the Blackfoot community will participate in the commemorative relay as we honor this historic cross-Canada journey.
As part of our 25 Years of Storytelling at Head-Smashed-In, join Blackfoot Elders as stories are told of ancient buffalo runners and the buffalo hunting culture.
HIKE TO THE DRIVE LANES
May to October, First Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Hike to the ancient drive lanes with our Blackfoot guides on the first Saturday of the month, May through October.
Hear stories of how the Plains People hunted the mighty buffalo. Bring Lunch. Call to book a space on a Drive Lane Hike.
- May 5, Moon of the Flower/Crocus
- June 2, Moon of the Longest Day
- July 7, Moon of the Berry
- August 4, Moon of the Buffalo Rut
- September 1, Moon of the Leaves Falling
- October 6, Moon of People Going to Winter Camp
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY
June 21, Thursday
In the “Moon of the Longest Day,” hear Blackfoot elders tell stories of the buffalo hunting culture as we celebrate First Nations’ contributions to Canadian Society. Experience First Nation drumming and dancing, guided facility tours, arts and crafts demonstrations, and traditional food sampling.
DRUMMING AND DANCING ON THE PLAZA
July 4 to August 31
Experience authentic First Nations culture every Wednesday in July and August on the plaza at Head-Smashed-In as some of Western Canada’s best First Nations dancers perform to the beat of Blackfoot drumming and singing.
Hear stories of how drumming and dance connect with the ancient buffalo hunting culture.
Two performances daily: 11am and 1:30pm
HEAD-SMASHED-IN 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
July 25, Wednesday
In the “Moon of the Berry” we will celebrate 25 Years of Storytelling. The interpretive centre opened 25 years ago. Since then over 2.5 million people from across the globe have visited this world heritage site. Activities will
include First Nations drumming and dancing, special entertainment and guests, unveiling of the UNESCO plaque,
along with storytelling of the ancient buffalo hunting culture.
BUFFALO HARVEST DAYS
September 28-30, Friday to Sunday
The ancient buffalo harvest is a very important story that is told at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. First Nations
people demonstrate their artistic skills and display their products. Feel the beat of the drum as you watch spectacular First Nations dance demonstrations. Free kids crafting workshop and themed buffalo harvest activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS BOOKINGS
Call toll free in Alberta at 310-0000, then dial 403-553-2731
Hours of operation
- Open daily, year-round
- For hours of operation visit www.head-smashed-in.com
- Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday
