Event Volunteer - National Indigenous Peoples Day Afternoon Shift
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 – Afternoon Shift
Date: Friday June 19, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: 10527 96 Street NW
Please join us in celebration…
National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated annually, recognizes and honours the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. It promotes awareness of Indigenous history and supports reconciliation by celebrating the diverse heritages of over 1.8 million Indigenous people.
Key Responsibilities
Rotate through 5 stations and then take everything down and put everything away.
The Stations Are:
- Inside Guest Room (Fetching coffee, water or food for guests in the room, visiting, and generally helping our elders and performers feel welcome)
- Food Service (Serving the traditional lunch and cleaning up afterwards)
- Sacred Fire (Watching the fire for safety)
- South Barricade (moving barricades, welcoming people)
- North Barricade (welcome people)
Shifts/Time Commitment
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm on Friday June 19, 2026 (Please arrive early to have lunch before your shift)
Location
Bissell East building 10527 96 St
Training
There will be a volunteer ambassador, and an acting volunteer coordinator on site to brief you of duties at each station.
Contacts
Day of contact is: Christina C. and Mike L. (Volunteer Registration Table)
Logistics:
Please check in with the acting volunteer coordinator to receive instructions, an apron, a lanyard (if you did not bring your own white Bissell lanyard) and information.
Please do not leave without checking out at the volunteer table and returning the volunteer apron.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. This celebration takes place outside in between the Bissell East and Bissell West buildings.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle, though there will be water and coffee available.
There is free street parking on the streets around Bissell Centre. Note that the small Visitor Parking to the south of Bissell’s east building is reserved for Elders attending the event.
If you suspect someone is experiencing drug poisoning, naloxone kits will be available throughout the premises, and all Bissell Centre staff are trained in how to administer it.
