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Indigenous experiences

Experience Indigenous cultures and traditions first hand in Parks Canada places. With our Indigenous partners, we bring you on a rich, meaningful journey to explore Indigenous roots in Canada and interact with vibrant First Nation, Métis and Inuit cultures which continue to flourish today.

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, Nova Scotia

Mi'kmaw Encampment - Wejisqalia’ti’k

Cultivate your connection with the teachings that nature offers while a Cultural Interpreter shares their unique skills and knowledge of this land.

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Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, Quebec

Witness to a Great Nation

Discover Innu culture during this special activity that blends the wonders of the natural world with the rich heritage of the Innu. You will be accompanied by a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter and by members of the Ekuanitshit community. An experience like no other!

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Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Experience the History and Culture of the Nahʔą Dehé Dene

The Nahʔą Dehé Dene Band has lived and worked within the Nahanni landscape for thousands of years. Parks Canada works closely with the residents of Nahanni Butte to provide visitors with unparalleled insights into the Dene culture and history. In Nahanni Butte, located along the banks of the South Nahanni River one mile upstream from Liard River confluence, Dene guides lead interpretive walks through the community connecting visitors to the village history and traditional life. Available every year from June through September.

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Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, Alberta

Indigenous interpretive programs

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site offers various Indigenous cultural and learning activities. Gather around the campfire with a local Indigenous drummer, dancer or story teller, bake bannock over an open fire, create a dream catcher, play traditional Indigenous games that teach essential skills or gather your creativity for hands-on traditional Métis crafts including beading, finger weaving, quill work and/or doll making. This is only a snapshot of the amazing cultural experiences available at Rocky Mountain House!

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Additional activities

• Western and northern Canada

  • Haida Gwaii Watchmen at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, British Columbia
  • First Nations cultural experiences at Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia
  • Fly-in camping at Ivvavik National Park

• Prairies

  • 6,000 years of history at The Forks National Historic Site, Manitoba
  • Tales of Louis Riel’s life at Riel House National Historic Site, Manitoba
  • Journey Through Métis Time at Batoche National Historic Site, Saskatchewan

• Ontario and Quebec

  • The history of the fur trade at The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site, Quebec

• Atlantic

  • Torngat Mountains base camp and research station: gateway to Torngat Mountains National Park