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2026 Indigenous Graduation & Awards Ceremony

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We are proud to announce the third annual Indigenous Student Graduation & Awards Ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event is part of, and in partnership with, the Town of Okotoks Second Annual Powwow, Tipi Camp & All-Indigenous Artisan Market.



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Saturday, May 30, 2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Viking Rentals Centre
204 Community Way, Okotoks



Self-identified First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students and individuals who have been nominated for the ASBA Honouring Spirit Indigenous Student Award will be recognized at this event. Graduates and award recipients who attend will experience:

  • A shared meal for themselves and their families
  • An honour song and recognition ceremony by Elders during Powwow supper break
  • Participation in a giveaway of blankets, berry soup, and bannock to the public


Graduates and award recipients are asked to confirm their participation by clicking here.


Anyone is welcome to attend the Indigenous Student Graduation & Awards Ceremony. Please contact Charity Tegler, Director of Indigenous Learning & Equity if you have questions at teglerc@fsd38.ab.ca 


Thank you to the Elders, Knowledge Keepers, FSD Indigenous Advisory Circle, FSD Board of Trustees, students, and staff, and the Town of Okotoks for making this honouring event possible. 

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