The Edmonton Oilers will celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Oil Country during the team’s annual Indigenous Celebration game on Thursday, October 22, when the club hosts the Carolina Hurricanes at Rogers Place.
This year’s celebration holds special significance as it commemorates the 150th anniversary of Treaty Six.
As part of the night’s festivities, the Oilers are honored to welcome distinguished Elders and Indigenous leaders from across the region, including:
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International Chief Wilton Littlechild of Ermineskin Cree Nation
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Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Grand Chief Joey Pete of Sunchild First Nation
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Treaty Eight First Nations Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi of Beaver First Nation
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Chief Cody Thomas of Enoch Cree Nation
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Andrea Sandmaier, President of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government
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Dave Lamouche, President of the Métis Settlements General Council
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Inuit Elder Edna Elias
The celebration will begin with a special pre-game ceremony honoring Indigenous Elders and youth from across Northern Alberta in recognition of the Treaty Six milestone.
Throughout the evening, fans will experience vibrant culture and entertainment:
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Concourse Performances: Métis dancers and fiddlers representing all eight land-based Métis Settlements will perform live on the concourse.
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Intermission Music: Jakobi Omeasoo of Samson Cree Nation will perform a live DJ set during the first and second intermissions.
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Youth Hockey Showcase: Young Indigenous hockey players from the Enoch Cree Minor Hockey Association will take the ice during the first intermission as part of the Every Kid Deserves a Shot shootout.
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