Unveiling the Spirit of the Bison: A 20-Year Celebration of Bison Courtyard

Join us in celebrating 20 years of community at Bison Courtyard, a place where people live, work, and connect within the heart of Banff National Park. This special birthday celebration is centered around the unveiling of four murals by renowned Indigenous artist Joseph M. Sánchez.

This milestone event celebrates the courtyard’s two-decade legacy shaped by the residents, businesses, and community members who have contributed to its vibrancy, creativity, and spirit of connection, while honouring the deep connection between the Bison and Indigenous traditions.

Enjoy an afternoon of live storytelling, performances, artisan showcases, and local food. It’s a chance to reflect, connect, and celebrate the spirit of the Bison — a symbol of hope, restoration, and unity.

MURAL UNVEILING & ARTIST TALK

Grand reveal by Joseph M. Sánchez of his new artworks honoring the connection between the Bison and Indigenous traditions

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Heather Jean Jordan & Irene Poole

The Denby Family - Métis music & dance

îyethka Cousins - Stoney music and dance

Heather Black - Buffalo Stone Woman: storytelling circle

ACTIVITIES & TREATS

Beaded Tipi Workshop - Listen Studios, Canmore

Complimentary food & refreshments - Wild Flour Artisan Bakery & Jolene's Tea House

FREE FILM SCREENINGS - LUX Cinema

Singing Back the Buffalo and Iniskim - Return of the Buffalo

5:30 PM First film screening

8:00 PM Second film screening

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS: September 19th - October 5th

'The Spirit of the Bison' murals by Joseph M. Sánchez

The Buffalo Treaty: Keystone to Wellness exhibition