Mînî Thnî Two-Spirit Pride Celebrations!
This event is sponsored/supported by: Canmore Pride Society, Skipping Stone, USAY, Radical Mullet Tea, Banff Pride Society + more!
Friday, September 26th, 2025 (one day only), from 12 PM to 10 PM
All events are FREE.
Please note, there will not be any celebrations on Saturday, Sept 27 or Sunday Sept 28.
The organizers are asking for attendees to gather at the Stoney Tribal Administration Building at 11:30 AM. The program will begin at 12 PM.
Please see details on specific times/locations below.
Schedule:
11:30 AM: Please met us in front of the Stoney Tribal Administration Building (by the flag poles) (40 Morley Rd, Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 0E1)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1Qu9KTnwyFWACGE6
12 PM: Speeches, Flag Raising, and Pride Peace Walk
Location: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9Speeches will include:
Opening Prayer by Respected Elder Tina Fox
Welcoming Remarks by Coordinator Burton Abraham
Leadership in attendance
Mini Thni Two-Spirit Youth Representative
Amelia from Skipping Stone
Mich from Canmore Pride
2SLGBTQ+ Activist & Two-Spirit Ally Karla Marx
Flag will be raised by Two-Spirit Leaders in 2SLGBTQ + Community
Then there will be a Flag Honour Song by Everett Hunter
Following the speeches/flag raising, there will be a Pride Peace Walk (From Stoney Tribal Administration to the Recreation Centre)
The walk starts here: Stoney Tribal Administration Building (40 Morley Rd, Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 0E1)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1Qu9KTnwyFWACGE6The walk ends here: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9The walk will be escorted by a Sober Crew
1 PM: Pride Market Opens + Free Community BBQ
Location: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9The pride market will be open until _______
1:30 PM: Opening Blessing, Speeches, and Storytelling by Elders and Community Members. This will be followed by information sessions from local organizations providing services/supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Location: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9The information sessions will include speeches from:
Jordy Ironstar from The 2Spirit Alliance of Saskatchewan Council
Skipping Stone Representative
Calgary Health Link Representative
Radical Mullet Tea Representative
USAY Representative
Banff Pride Representative
This will be followed by Pow Wow dance demonstrations.
[After this, there will be a break, and activities will resume at 4 PM]
4 PM: Youth Talent Showcase hosted by Miss Sage Smoke and Argintina Hailey
Location: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9This will showcase youth talent, with special performances by King Neptune
5 PM: Drag Show hosted by Argintina Hailey
Location: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9With performances by: Mavis Vontrêse, Shane Onyou, DogiiChow
6 PM: Pride Sober Dance, hosted by DJ Sunflower Dreams
Location: Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre (it is called “Stoney Tribal Hockey Arena & Gymnasium” on google maps, and it is also known as “Morley Old Gym”)
Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2TNVR3h9DwHgqtV9No drugs or alcohol allowed.
Security will be on-site.
*Mini Thni Two Spirit Pride Group is not responsible for any theft or Injuries.
Who is this event for?
This event is open to everyone of all ages, including non-Indigenous people. Allies are welcome.
What to Wear: Please wear whatever is most comfortable to you or makes you feel your best!
What to Bring: Please bring a resuable water bottle, snacks, cash, credit/debit card.
Parking:
There is free parking at both event locations: Stoney Tribal Administration Building and Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre.
Contact:
The organizer for this event is: Burton Abraham (burtonabraham20@gmail.com)