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Powwow, Tipi Camp & All-Indigenous Artisan Market

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Our Powwow, All-Indigenous Artisan Market, “Iitohpoom’op,” (Blackfoot word for store) and Tipi Camp are returning in 2026! These events reflect the Town’s commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and creating opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture, identity and art – just in time for National Indigenous People's History Month, which runs throughout June. 

Registration for our All-Indigenous Artisan Market is now full. Tipi Camp registration is still available. Learn more and apply below!

Indigenous Artisan Market: Friday

artwork from artisan vendor booth at market
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We are excited to host the fourth annual Indigenous Artisan Market, “Iitohpoom’op,” (Blackfoot word for store). This year, the market will include 59 Indigenous, First Nation and Métis artists and creators from across the country selling their unique crafts and art. All sale proc...

Friday Fireside Stories - Tipi Camp

People gathered around a firepit in front of Okotoks Tipi for Fireside Stories
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Join us at our Tipi Camp & Indigenous Artisan Market for events throughout the weekend, including Fireside Stories from Blackfoot Elders.The market and Tipi camp events are free to attend, and food will be available for purchase onsite. See full schedule of events below. Schedule...

Tipi Camp

Four colourful tipis setup in field at 2024 tipi camp
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Come experience the Town of Okotoks' third year of the Tipi Camp, located outside of our all-Indigenous Artisan Market from May 29 to 31. The Tipi camp honours the Town's 2023 Tipi transfer and brings together important partners for conversation and ceremony. There will be Tipi C...

Special Sitting of Council in Town Tipi

Mayor Thorn in front of Okotoks Tipi at Tipi transfer
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Join us for a special sitting ok Okotoks Town Council with Blackfoot Elders in the Town of Okotoks' Tipi during our annual Tipi Camp, All-Indigenous Artisan Market and Powwow. These events are part of the Town’s commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and create opportu...

Indigenous Artisan Market: Saturday

Indigenous Artisan Market items
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We are excited to host the fourth annual Indigenous Artisan Market, “Iitohpoom’op,” (Blackfoot word for store). This year, the market will include more than 59 Indigenous, First Nation and Métis artists and creators from across the country selling their unique crafts and art. All...

Powwow: Saturday

Powwow dancer 2025
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We are announce the return of our second annual two-day competition Powwow, taking place alongside the Tipi Camp and Iitohpoom’op Artisan Market. The Powwow is another event that aligns with Town’s commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and creating opportunity to cele...

Indigenous Artisan Market: Sunday

vendors smiling at artisan market
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We are excited to host the fourth annual Indigenous Artisan Market, “Iitohpoom’op,” (Blackfoot word for store). This year, the market will include more than 59 Indigenous, First Nation and Métis artists and creators from across the country selling their unique crafts and art. All...

Powwow: Sunday

Okotoks powwow, Indigenous dancer, 2025
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We are announce the return of our second annual two-day competition Powwow, taking place alongside the Tipi Camp and Iitohpoom’op Artisan Market. The Powwow is another event that aligns with Town’s commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and creating opportunity to cele...

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Thank you, Sponsors!

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2026 Powwow Sponsor:
TD Bank Group

Travel Alberta

2026 Tipi Camp Sponsor:
Travel Alberta

 

 

 

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2026 Mainstage Sponsor:
Scotiabank

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2026 Host Drum Sponsor:
MODUS

 

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2026 Indigenous Highschool Graduation Sponsor: CPKC

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