Events

Monday Morning Smudge 

Mondays beginning at 8:15 am - Year round

Drop by the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre Monday mornings at 8:15 am to learn, observe, or participate in this cultural practice. Each summer, the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre team spends time medicine picking to collect sage for smudging.  If you are unavailable during this time, feel free to smudge any time during our office hours. All are welcome!

Drop in Beading

Summer Schedule: Biweekly on Fridays, 12:00-1:00pm

Visit Nisohkamatotan on Ooks Life for updates.

Materials will be provided and guidance is available for anyone who has limited or no experience. This is a casual event and we welcome all to visit the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre to learn a new skill, create your own project, or simply spend time sharing your experiences.

NAIT Treaty Days 

September 22-24, 2026

This annual celebration includes ceremony, music, dance, artwork, and traditions from Indigenous cultures in Canada. Beginning with a tipi raising and pipe ceremony in the CAT quad, the 3 day event takes place over various location at Main Campus and includes Métis jigging, and pow-wow dancing and drumming, and more.

Stew & Bannock Lunch

Once per month, 11:30-1:00pm - September to March

The Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre hosts a Stew and Bannock lunch as a familiar way to build community, expand your network, and share your experiences with others. NAIT service areas may attend the Stew and Bannock lunches such as Counselling, Career Services, and Learning Services, to showcase the services available to students on campus. This event also provide an opportunity for industry to attend and promote job opportunities or scholarships to current students. If you are interested in attending as a representative for your organization, please contact us at indigenouscentre@nait.ca

Cultural Advising

2-3 Times per month - September to March

Cultural Advisor, Lonny Potts, is from Paul First Nation in Wabamun, Alberta and joined NAIT in 2023. In his role, he shares cultural knowledge and guidance to students on their post secondary journey. You may find him sharing stories, guiding those navigating challenges, smudging, or offering teachings about identity, resilience, and more. 

NAIT Round Dance

February 26, 2027

The NAIT Round Dance is a welcoming and inclusive ceremony that honours students, staff, and community through Indigenous teachings and values. Grounded in respect, care, and belonging, this event reflects NAIT’s commitment to Indigenous student success, reconciliation, and building meaningful relationships on campus. Join us for an evening of ceremony, connection, and community.