Round Dance

Enoch Cree Nation Round Dance

Saturday

6:30 pm – 12:00 am (Midnight)

The Hearth (Inside Alberta Avenue Community League)
9210 – 118 Avenue

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can come to Round Dance?

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends from little ones to the older ones, it’s a community gathering of all people.

Is there a schedule of activities?

Round Dance starts at 6:30 pm, but you are welcome to come anytime during the evening and stay for as long as you wish as we dance throughout the evening.

What can I expect at a Round Dance?

Lots of drumming, singing and dancing! You do not need to know how to round dance to attend, please join us and learn by watching for a while or just joining hands in the circle and going with the flow.

What should I wear?

Come as you are. Traditionally, women wear long skirts to Round Dance. That being said, you are welcome to wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

*Provided by University of Alberta Round Dance.

Robert Grandejambe Jr.

Robert Grandejambe Jr.

Saturday & Sunday

Pipon Village
91 Street & 118 Avenue

Robert Grandjambe Jr. is a respected member of Mikisew Cree First Nation, and we are pleased to have him back to share his traditional Cree way of life. His trapper’s tent in Pipon Village is always filled with the eager faces of festival-goers fascinated by his deep knowledge of nature, the North, and hunting, fishing, skinning, tanning, snowshoeing and making, and other outdoor traditional crafts. 

Pipon Village

Pipon Village

Saturday & Sunday

91 Street & 118 Avenue

Our Indigenous neighbours welcome you! Enjoy traditional activities, both Saturday and Sunday, including traditional storytelling, music, dance, snowshoeing, crafts and delicious bannock. 

In the Cree language January is referred to as the Great Moon ‘kise-pisim’. As part of our January Deep Freeze Festival we say ‘Tawow’ or ‘welcome’ you to a great indigenous experience. By visiting our Pipon Village (which means winter in Cree), you can gather round our central hearth to warm your hearts and hands as well as visit with Indigenous Artisans selling their wares while you sample tea and hot bannock freshly made over the fire.

Thank you to Chief Billy Morin, Enoch Cree Nation, and River Cree Casino for their continued partnership with Arts on the Ave.