Calgary Stampede Elbow River Camp

Calgary Stampede Elbow River Camp Major part of the Calgary Stampede since 1912. We attract tourists from around the world. Experience The Camp attracts tourists from around the world.
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While at Stampede, you're invited to visit the Elbow River Camp located at ENMAX Park on the east side of the Scotiabank Saddledome at Stampede Park, The Elbow River Camp has been a major part of the Calgary Stampede since inception in 1912. It is a great way for visitors to experience First Nations traditions and cultures first hand. Powwow dancing, contests, hand games, pageants and more. If you are interested in First Nations this is a must see. Admission is free with your Park admission.

10/09/2024

🌟 Only 6 days left to submit your application for the 2025 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess! 🌟 This is an incredible opportunity to represent Treaty 7, Elbow River Camp, and the Calgary Stampede. Embrace the chance to learn about and share First Nation culture, connect with new friends, and explore new places. Don’t miss out on your chance to shine and inspire! ✨Application and information is in the bio!

Be sure to check out Elbow River Camp's Cody L Efthand's "Stories We Have Earned: Stoney Nakoda Film Project" at the Cal...
09/19/2024

Be sure to check out Elbow River Camp's Cody L Efthand's "Stories We Have Earned: Stoney Nakoda Film Project" at the Calgary International Film Festival! It’s showing on Sunday, September 22, at 5 p.m. at Contemporary Calgary. Don’t miss this compelling film!

View of Elbow River Camp looking southeast from across the Elbow River.
07/15/2024

View of Elbow River Camp looking southeast from across the Elbow River.

First Nation and Canadian flags flying, taken with two different sides of the tipi circle in the background. Tonight the...
07/15/2024

First Nation and Canadian flags flying, taken with two different sides of the tipi circle in the background. Tonight the flags are already down, for the last time for Stampede 2024.

Stoney Nakoda tipi holder Duane Mark is the subject of the 2024 Stampede poster. His tipi - and his family - has been in...
07/15/2024

Stoney Nakoda tipi holder Duane Mark is the subject of the 2024 Stampede poster. His tipi - and his family - has been in camp for many years; his father John Mark held the tipi rights before him.

Congratulations Duane, and thank you for all you do.

Photos by Carol Romero

Men’s traditional buckskin dancer at this afternoon’s Sharing Our Culture.
07/14/2024

Men’s traditional buckskin dancer at this afternoon’s Sharing Our Culture.

Final day for our tipi circle until next year!
07/14/2024

Final day for our tipi circle until next year!

Join us at the Elbow River Camp for the Closing Ceremonies at 6 P.M. in the arbour to celebrate the last day of the 2024...
07/14/2024

Join us at the Elbow River Camp for the Closing Ceremonies at 6 P.M. in the arbour to celebrate the last day of the 2024 Calgary Stampede!

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These are the Elbow River Camp tipi owners and volunteers at opening ceremonies, Stampede 2024. These people and many mo...
07/14/2024

These are the Elbow River Camp tipi owners and volunteers at opening ceremonies, Stampede 2024.

These people and many more work together all year to bring you the tipi circle and all the activities in Camp.

Hope you were able to learn about Treaty 7 culture and enjoy your visit!

You’re invited to experience the cultures of Treaty 7 First Nations of Elbow River Camp, presented by Enbridge where you...
07/13/2024

You’re invited to experience the cultures of Treaty 7 First Nations of Elbow River Camp, presented by Enbridge where you will find tipis to visit, local artisans selling jewelry and art, bannock and saskatoon berry jam, traditional dancing and much more!

Have you stopped by the BMO Vendor Tents at the Elbow River Camp presented by Enbridge to check out the beautiful jewelr...
07/12/2024

Have you stopped by the BMO Vendor Tents at the Elbow River Camp presented by Enbridge to check out the beautiful jewelry and art pieces made by local Indigenous artisans? You can find beaded earrings, lanyards, and much more.

Check out the rest of our July 12th programs.

Detail outside the Pretty Young Man (Siksika) tipi. The yellow colour almost glows in the sunshine.
07/12/2024

Detail outside the Pretty Young Man (Siksika) tipi. The yellow colour almost glows in the sunshine.

Girls fancy, or butterfly dancers. Children’s powwow Stampede 2024
07/12/2024

Girls fancy, or butterfly dancers. Children’s powwow Stampede 2024

Junior girls fancy, or butterfly dance. Shawls and fringe are flying! Children’s powwow Stampede 2024.
07/11/2024

Junior girls fancy, or butterfly dance. Shawls and fringe are flying! Children’s powwow Stampede 2024.

A closer look at grass dancing. Boys grass dancer, Children’s powwow Stampede 2024.
07/11/2024

A closer look at grass dancing. Boys grass dancer, Children’s powwow Stampede 2024.

Boys grass dancers showing of their moves. Children’s powwow Stampede 2024
07/11/2024

Boys grass dancers showing of their moves. Children’s powwow Stampede 2024

Boys fancy dancer
07/11/2024

Boys fancy dancer

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