Fireside Storytelling at Fort Calgary

The confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers has been a place of gathering since time immemorial. Gather around the fire at the confluence for an afternoon of fascinating stories told by Indigenous storytellers from Treaty 7. Enjoy a cup of cider or hot chocolate and immerse yourself in tales expertly crafted by our speaker.

On March 31, join storyteller Julius Hirsch for an hour of tales from Blackfoot culture. Julius Hirsch is a status member of the Northern Piikani Nation in Brocket, Alberta who grew up around the Blackfoot Ceremony learning oral stories from the elders on both sides of his family. Julius is passionate about leading tours and educating others about Blackfoot history and the early contact with the North West Mounted Police. Julius is currently a third-year student at the University of Calgary majoring in History, and his previous work experience includes several years in the military as a reservist and Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge’s Indian Battle Park.