INDIGENOUS PRESENCE IN WATERTON
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We invite you to discover more about the Blackfoot by attending one of these activities hosted by Parks Canada:
bison drive lanes, and other cultural features.
BLACKFOOT DRUMS AND DANCE
The land, water, air, animals and plants are all interconnected
BLACKFOOT CRAFTS AND STORIES
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BLACKFOOT STORYTELLING
One of the most sacred places to the Blackfoot in Waterton
BLACKFOOT ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL:
Lakes National Park is the Maskinonge Day Use Area and
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Overlook on the south side of the Waterton River, along Highway 5 just before the Chief Mountain turnoff. This wetland is a resting point for migratory animals in spring and fall. The remains of a ceremonial sweat lodge and a medicine wheel can be found at the Maskinonge. The medicine wheel was created during the 2011 Blackfoot Conference held in Waterton Lakes National Park. The medicine wheel symbolizes stewardship and connection with the land, and should be respected and honoured. Parks Canada and the Blackfoot have worked together to offer programs and events to share Blackfoot culture and knowledge with the many thousands who visit Waterton every year. For more information on these events, please visit www.parkscanada.ca/waterton. 62
Waterton Lakes National Park
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