You're Invited to an Indigenous-Led Nature Walk, in collaboration with Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Join Run Calgary and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - Southern Alberta for a 1.5 hour nature walk on St. Patrick's Island Park, on Saturday April 12. This event is free to attend.
The walk will be led by Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer III, member of the Kainai Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Join Api’soomaahka for a family friendly walk along the Bow River at St. Patrick’s Island. He will teach about Blackfoot Ecological Knowledge, local plants, and environmentalism.
Meet Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote)
 | Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer III is a member of the Kainai Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy. His main profession is as an artist/illustrator with over 40 years of experience. He devotes a lot of time as an educator, an entrepreneur, and an environmental and political activist, utilizing Blackfoot Ecological Knowledge and protocol. He currently operates Naapi’s Garden and Katoyiss Seed Bank and teaches at the Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society. He is a member of the Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association, the Oldman Watershed Council, a board member of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association and a partnership agreement with Parks Canada, Waterton Lakes. |
Meeting Point
South side of George C. King Bridge, Calgary AB
More Info
The walk will be led by a certified hiking guide who aims to ensure the comfort and experience of all participants by mitigating the environmental hazards and offering first aid assistance if necessary.
Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed on this walk, in respect of the guest speakers and the other participants.
Please bring closed-toe walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, any necessary medication (e.g., EpiPen, inhaler), and any necessary mobility aids.
Please note: Capacity is limited, registration is required.
Please note: If you can no longer attend, please email events@calgarymarathon.com as we anticipate a waiting list.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Nature Walk - Adult 18+ Closed
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Free
Nature Walk - Youth Under 18 Closed
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Free
Waitlist Closed
If main event is full, please join this waitlist and we will reach out if/when spaces become available. Open spaces will be given to those at the top of the waitlist (first-come, first-served).
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Free
Event Schedule
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Arrive
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Indigenous-Led Nature Walk
Contact information
- Event contact
- Emily Miles
- Phone
- 4032642996
- Website
- Visit website
