What is the difference between bannock and frybread? Did you know that this type of bread doesn’t use yeast...it rises through love, grease burns and science!

Even though it has become a symbol of Indigenous culture, this delicious pow wow snack has its origins in colonisation and repression, but also resilience.

Learn about the history and science of frybread while getting your hands dough-y and test out your bread-making skills to make your kokum proud!

Workshop lead by the talented Russ Baker of Bakers Bannock!

Many games and sports originate from skills needed for survival.  

Join Jessie Fiddler-Kiss and Auntie School to compete in a survival relay! Filled with challenges that incorporate Indigenous science of survival, such as using a slingshot (a traditional hunting method of Métis peoples).  

Rob Cardinal, an astrophysicist from Siksika Nation and co-founder, mentor and teacher for IndigeSTEAM, he has been integral in weaving together Indigenous and Western/Global Astronomy.

Join Rob and his trusty companion telescopes to view the events of the spring equinox night sky. Learn about the science of telescopes, perspective, light pollution, and how to reconnect with Ancestor Stars.

Before glass beads, Indigenous people used bones, seeds, fur, and fish scales to make art and bedazzle their moccasins! 

Spend time with Kim Brothers and Moonstone Creation try your hand at fish scale art, creating more than art but a relationship with the fish, utilizing chemistry, biology, and Indigenous Science. 

Think about it... humans from around the world have all looked up at the same stars, and for thousands of years, created stories about the stars in connection to the plants, animals, climate, and stories of the lands they were on. But, often we only learn about the Greek & Roman stories and constellations.

Join Elders from across Treaty 7 in reconnecting with the star stories of these Lands through a giant interactive star map.

Have you ever scraped a hide? How about a buffalo hide? How about scraping the hide with a tool made from the bones of that same buffalo?

Come learn from Winston Wadsworth about the process of hide scraping while you scrape a buffalo hide. In this introductory workshop, learn about the importance of tracking, the physics of the hunt, the biology of processing the animal, the chemistry of tanning, and the imposing effects of climate change.

Indigenous science explored from hunt to freezer!

Reconnecting with and passing on Indigenous Knowledges has become a massive industry, but how can we ensure that protocols are being followed, and Indigenous people are at the forefront of this work?

Check out some short Indigenous films and hang out with Emil Starlight, Dene from Tsuut’ina Nation, and ask him about his career as a filmmaker, photographer, graphic designer, podcast/audio producer, and content creator through his company Limelight Multimedia.

Come learn about these important industries in preserving and passing on Indigenous Knowledges and Science.

Did you know that games like stick pull, lacrosse, double ball, and high kick were created to learn about survival, hunting, teamwork, and agility?

Come play and learn about the science and practicality of these games from Jason Plain Eagle, from Piikani Nation. He teaches about reconnecting with the Piikani way of life through hunting and games.

What is the difference between soil and dirt? Did you know that soil microbes cycle nutrients, protect plants from disease and predators, and provide ecosystem services? How are native plants different than invasive plants? What is our role as humans and what actions should we take to foster sustainability in the cultivation of plants?

Come learn about how to reconnect with the spirit and teachings of soil and seeds with Soil Camp.

https://soilcamp.ca/

Is soil alive? Do plants talk to one another? Check out plant frequencies and how they can communicate with each other and the world around them.

Grab a coffee or a tea, relax and enjoy a film while the youth learn about Indigenous Science! 

*youth under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult/guardian.