Our all-Indigenous Artisan Market, “Iitohpoom’op,” (Blackfoot word for store) is back for year three! This year, the market will include 50 Indigenous, First Nation, Inuit and Métis artists and creators from across the country selling their unique crafts and art. All sale proceeds go directly to the Indigenous artists and creators. Back this year for a second time is the Tipi Camp, located outside of the Okotoks Recreation centre in the field behind the spray park from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1. The Tipi Camp will be home to 18 different Tipis for the weekend; ou won't want to miss it. New this year, in partnership with Siksika Nation, we will be adding a two-day competition Powwow happening on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, May 1!
The Indigenous Artisan Market, Tipi Camp and Powwow are part of 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.
Parking
Parking will be available for event attendees at the Okotoks Recreation Centre for the duration of the weekend. Overflow parking can be found in the Percy Peglar School (69 Okotoks Drive) parking lot, the Percy Peglar School bus loop and the Okotoks Junior High School (1 Pacific Ave) parking lot.
Washrooms
Public washrooms will be available in the Okotoks Recreation Centre as well as there will be portable washrooms and hand washing stations located outside of the Artisan Market and Powwow main entrances. Just to the east of the building.
Drinking Water
In addition to the water fountains inside the Recreation Centre, Big Rock Water Haulers has three different water stations located around the event to keep participants and guests hydrated!
Food
There will be food trucks located outside of the Artisan Market and Powwow in the curling rink parking lot. The food trucks will be on site Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, the concession (KC's Eatery) located inside the recreation centre will also be open for the duration of the weekend.
ATM
There is an ATM located in the main lobby of the recreation centre. As well there will be an ATM in the curling rink for the Artisan Market.
