One Step into Indigenous Culture

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

The Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park was designated a Canadian “signature experience“ by the Canadian Tourism Commission. Filled with the history of the Blackfoot Confederacy, it has been a First Nations gathering place for thousands of years.

Boy Chief Trading Post

Boy Chief Trading Post is named after our grandfather and great blackfoot warrior ‘Boy Chief’. A true leader and a revered medicine man it is with his memory in mind that we established Boy Chief Trading Post to help preserve not just the Blackfoot culture but to promote the arts, crafts and culture of other indigenous nations both here in Canada and the United States.

Moonstone Creation

Moonstone Creation is an Indigenous-owned, family-run business in Calgary, Alberta. Yvonne Jobin & her daughter, Amy Willier, are Cree First Nations artists that co-own Moonstone Creation. Although they make the majority of the products they sell right in-store, they represent over 50 Aboriginal artists from across Canada. with a wide variety of art, from beaded jewelry to bronze sculptures, they ensure everything is Native made, not Native-Inspired. For a true, Made in Canada experience, come to Moonstone Creation.

Mahikan Trails

It’s an eye-opening experience when you take a walk in a mountain meadow or through the forest with Brenda Holder. She can point to and identify any plant, tree or bush and tell you how it can be used to make something crucial to survival, a food source or a fire starter. Holder, operator and owner of Mahikan Trails, is following in the footsteps of her family lineage as a Cree guide of the Kwarakwante people of Jasper, Alberta where she grew up. Passing along her knowledge is part of her passion for supporting indigenous tourism for which she has won many distinctions.

Carter-Ryan Gallery

Welcome to the Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Art Venue, where they celebrate the works of Jason Carter, acclaimed Aboriginal soapstone sculptor, and painter. ‘Bold’ and ‘brilliant’ are two words that have often been used to describe this prolific visual artist. By day, Jason can be found doing carving demonstrations and as well, offers intimate carvings workshops for groups of up to 20. By night, Bridget Ryan’s passion for musical theatre infuses the gallery with song, humor, and outstanding live entertainment all year long.

Zucmin Guiding

Zucmin Guiding is an independent, professional Indigenous adventure tourism company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We specialize in individual and small group hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and camping in Western Canada, with an Indigenous and educational focus. Beyond group and private offerings, we also specialize in providing professional services like risk management consultation, professional development training and courses on Indigenous Knowledge to companies, organizations as well as other guiding companies.

Painted Warriors

At Painted Warriors, our Ojibway, Cree, and Mohawk heritage is woven into everything we do and shapes the authentic outdoor experiences we create for our guests. Since 2012, we have been reconnecting our customers to the land through wilderness education, hands-on training, Indigenous traditions, and stories.

Buffalo Stone Woman

Canadian Rocky Mountains is home to many Indigenous peoples of this country. You will explore our unique culture and also some of the most beautiful sceneries ranging from the Foothills, the towering peaks of the mountains, crystal blue lakes and awe-inspiring waterfalls.