Saturday, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day and you should consider going to The Sheep River Library and Flare N’ Derrick (both on the Turner Valley side of Diamond Valley) to celebrate the voices, culture, stories and games!
We had the opportunity to talk with Nadine Russell, the Secretary of the Diamond Valley Library Board of Directors to tell us all the details:
Schedule of Events – Saturday, June 21st, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm: Interactive Presentation by Walter MacDonald White Bear (Room 3&4, Sheep River Library)
While drop-ins are welcome, we recommend you sign up on the event page to guarantee a seat
12:00pm – 12:45pm: Food and Drinks (Flare ‘n Derrick)
Food is first-come, first-serve. However, you can sign up to receive a reminder email on the event page.
12:45pm – 2:45pm: Acoustic Jam Kitchen Party (Main Library)
Food is first-come, first-serve. However, you can sign up to receive a reminder email on the event page.
12:45pm – 2:45pm: Indigenous Games (Flare ‘n Derrick)
Space for all the Indigenous Games is very limited. We strongly recommend you sign up in advance on the individual event pages.
Hoop and Arrow (ages 5-9)
Hand and Stick Game (ages 10+)
Double Ball (ages 10+)
Join us in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day by celebrating the voices, stories, and traditions of Indigenous communities—and by taking a step together toward greater understanding and connection.
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