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Knowledge Sharing Series - Birchbark biting with Pat Bruderer
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic SiteCost: Admission to all events in included with your daily admission to Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site.Parks Canada welcomes you to a very special Knowledge Sharing Series at Lower Fort Garry.
On select Saturdays throughout July and August, our guests will speak about their experiences and share knowledge that they have gained over the years. Anyone wanting to learn more about and connect more deeply with First Nations and Red River Métis culture is invited and encouraged to attend.
Biography: Pat Bruderer, also known as Halfmoon Woman, will demonstrate the ancient Indigenous practice of birch-bark biting, of which she is one of only a few Knowledge Keepers and expert practitioners. Bruderer is Assin’skowitiniwak and is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.
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Treaty No. 1 Commemoration
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PMLocation(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic SiteParks Canada is proud to host Treaty No. 1 Commemoration Day at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site on Aug. 3.
Admission to the site is free all day!
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Transpo Expo
Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
Time: 10:00 AM - 04:30 PMLocation(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic SiteFrom moccasins to motor cars, let's explore and celebrate how people have gotten around throughout history! A family-friendly, hands-on event presented in collaboration with the Friends of Lower Fort Garry.
Featuring:
All-British Car Show
Heritage Buses from the 1930s and 1950s
York Boats on Display
Red River Carts (presented as part of the 2025 Knowledge Sharing Series)
Expert Paddle/Canoe Maker
Hobby-Horse Racing Game
Ultimate Voyageur Obstacle Course
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Knowledge Sharing Series - Red River carts with Armand & Kelly Jerome
Culture and entertainment History Nature
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic SiteCost: Admission to all events in included with your daily admission to Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site.Parks Canada welcomes you to a very special Knowledge Sharing Series at Lower Fort Garry.
On select Saturdays throughout July and August, our guests will speak about their experiences and share knowledge that they have gained over the years. Anyone wanting to learn more about and connect more deeply with First Nations and Red River Métis culture is invited and encouraged to attend.
Biography: Armand Jerome is a Métis Red River Cart builder originally from Roblin, Manitoba. Armand has built 61 carts in the past 25 years. In 2008, his Ukrainian wife Kelly joined him to form Jerome Cartworks and together, they not only build carts but also use them on trail rides through Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In their presentation, they will share tales of their trail adventures, cart building and Armand's Métis history.
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High tea at the Big House
Culture and entertainment Food and drink
Time: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PMLocation(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic SiteJoin Friends of Lower Fort Garry and Life A Little Sweeter for a traditional Victorian high tea at the Big House. Nibble on fancy sandwiches and pastries as you enjoy the atmosphere on the verandah. Reservations are required, and tickets are available at www.folfg.com.
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Glitter by the River
Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
Time: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PMLocation(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic SiteCelebrate the 40th anniversary of Friends of Lower Fort Garry with an outdoor cocktail party on the beautiful grounds!
The party will hearken back to the Prohibition era, which Lower Fort Garry doubling as a 1920s speakeasy for the evening. Enjoy signature cocktails and mocktails, live jazz and swing music, Gatsby-era games and much more!
Visit www.folfg.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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