National Aboriginal Day events in Edmonton

National Aboriginal Day Event Celebrations at Canada Place

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy free children and youth activities, indigenous artisans and exhibitors, free cake and bannock. This event is hosted by the Government of Canada Partnership Committee.

Grand Stand in Borden Park

11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Head to Borden Park in Edmonton for pipe ceremonies, pow wow demonstrations, tea dances, traditional games, live entertainment and traditional performances.

Pancake breakfast and activities at Bent Arrow/ Parkdale School

Kick off National Aboriginal Day with a free pancake breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. with activities to follow. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy activities for kids, bouncy castle, traditional games, crafts, face painting, pow wow dancers and a round dance at 11 a.m.

Amiskwaciy History Series: A National Aboriginal Day Film Screening at the Art Gallery of Alberta

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada at this short aboriginal art film screening. There will also be free admission to their exhibits, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., featuring five aboriginal Canadian artists.

For more information and to view more events in Edmonton, visit http://www.edmonton.ca /attractions _ events/ schedule_ festivals_ events/ national-aboriginal-day. aspx

For National Aboriginal Day events happening in communities throughout Alberta, visit http://indigenous.alberta.ca/ National-Aboriginal-Day.cfm.