Buffalo Stone Woman

Our community champion - hear her voice and why the Lead by Example powwow is so important today.

Melodie Ayoungman-Hunt continues to champion reconciliation, cultural understanding, and community connection in Strathmore and beyond.

She is also the founder of the Lead by Example Powwow, created in memory of her son, Kristian Ayoungman.

Get to know her story and the Her Voice nomination presented by SeCan .

Most amazing influential photographers . Having the opportunity to attend the 2 day - Telling our Stories workshop brought together our local community of photographers. I loved every minute from hearing their personal journey to learning the different shooting styles - each photographer brings in their own unique experience. Setting the scene and for the staff of thank you with my whole heart, Anita Crowshoe and Candice Ward thank you for making this reality ❤️

From my big hiking backpack that I usually pack around, I am super stoked to have won this sling bag in the class raffle. Truly makes attending events so much easier. Our gift bags were fill with so many awesome camera accessories truly blessed and thankful.

An amazing opportunity to step back into time, this week they have traditional game teachings, teepee camp and so much more.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Park on Sunday, June 21 with a full day of Indigenous-led programming, reflection and connection.

Guests can explore:

• Indigenous Market curated by Autumn Eagle Speaker
• Interactive storytelling and treaty teachings with Cree author Heni Giroux
• Movement as Medicine with the Matriarch Movement, including yoga, Powwow dance and wellness teachings
• Live powwow demonstrations and performances by the Smalleyes Family
• Drop-in Métis teachings including sash weaving, trapping history and Michif culture

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕰️ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Heritage Park

Free entry for self-identifying Indigenous people. Included with General Admission or a Heritage Park Membership.

Learn more 👉 https://heritagepark.ca/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/

Saddle Bronc - INFR - Indian National Finals Rodeo - June 13, 2026 at the Calgary Stampede

Bull Riding the longest 8 seconds ever💥 June 13 at the 1st inaugural First Nations Rodeo & Relay

2026 Calgary Stampede First Nations Rodeo & Relay - explosive action from powwow dancers, rodeo and Indian relay. Thank you @vanessa.stiffarm for the tickets mom and Joycey loved attending, thank you @martywildman for getting me in to the media crew. I truly loved seeing my family and friends and this was my first media experience I can’t wait to share my action photos, please follow @buffalostonewoman to see all the epic photos. #calgarystampede #firstnationsrodeoandrelay2026 #buffalostonewoman I do not own copyrights to music - Kickstart My Heart, Motley Crue