Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land

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Beyond the History Books: Exploring Stories of the Land Event Dates: July 23 & 30 Aug. 13 & 27 Sept. 10 & 24 Oct. 8 Event Time: 11 am - 12:45 pmCost: $45 (+ fees)Ages: 13+ Explore stories carried by the rivers, rooted in the plants, and uncovered through archaeology. Learn how Indigenous Peoples, the original stewards of the land, lived and prospered at this important gathering place, and how the arrival of the North-West Mounted Police in 1875 changed everything. Through a guided storytelling tour, teachings with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and an exclusive tour of The Confluence archaeological collection, you’ll discover the complex and many histories of the site that became known to many as Fort Calgary. You’ll also gain insight into Indigenous ways of knowing and how The Confluence is working to tell a more comple