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Truth and Reconciliation

Town of Jasper Land Acknowledgement 


The Municipality of Jasper respects and acknowledges that the present-day Municipality of Jasper sits on the ancestral and Traditional Territories of Indigenous Peoples. Through the use of a territorial acknowledgement, the Municipality of Jasper:

  • Honours the relationship between this land and the Indigenous Peoples that were present and thrived in this area since time immemorial
  • Acknowledges the past and ongoing impacts of the colonization of Indigenous Peoples and lands
  • Recognizes the present-day relationship Indigenous Peoples have with this area
  • Commits to ongoing reconciliation efforts in partnership with those whose Traditional Territory the Municipality of Jasper occupies

Read the Municipality of Jasper Land Acknowledgement Policy

Municipal Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation 

To continue along our path of reconciliation, we hired a new Coordinator. A person who will build connections with the Indigenous Partners who have historical and ongoing connections to this area. We aim to form lasting relationships to move in a forward direction for our shared future.

 The Municipality of Jasper Strategic Priorities 2022-2026 

Council's Proclamation for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls 

Read the proclamation Council made on April 16th, 2024 here.

For Indigenous Relations please contact Project Coordinator Jenna McGrath jmcgrath@jasper-alberta.ca 

National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21st


This is a day for all Canadians to reflect on the vital contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the identity, culture and landscapes of Canada.

In the spirit of reconciliation we invite you to enjoy this opportunity to learn, appreciate, and acknowledge the past and present contributions of Indigenous Peoples to this treasured place we call Jasper.

Whether you live in Jasper or are visiting the park, all are welcome to join in this day of celebration.

Schedule of events:

9 am Flag Raising Ceremony Jasper Emergency Services Building, 518 Geikie Street

10:30 am Community Presentation Habitat for the Arts, 500 Robson Street

11 am - 4 pm Indigenous Artisan Market Robson Park, Robson Street - See below for a list of vendors

11:30 am Movie screening: Long Road Home Habitat for the Arts, 500 Robson Street

1:30 pm Speeches Robson Park, Robson Street

2 pm Powwow Robson Park, Robson Street

Participating Indigenous partners:

  • Mountain Cree Nation
  • Mountain Métis
  • Kelly Lake Cree Nation
  • Bighorn Chiniki Stoney Nation

Community partners:

  • Tourism Jasper
  • Parks Canada
  • Pursuit
  • Municipality of Jasper
  • Habitat of the Arts
  • Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives
  • Jasper Park Lodge
  • Rotary Club of Jasper
  • Friends of Jasper National Park

This project has been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.

Ce projet a été rendu possible [en partie] grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

Indigenous artisan market vendors:

  • Aseniwuche Winewak Nation
  • Métis Nation of British Columbia
  • Ermineskin Cree Nation
  • Kelly Lake Cree Nation
  • Mountain Cree

For National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2022, the Municipality of Jasper was honored to welcome Elder John Wesley and family for a pipe ceremony and to raise the Every Child Matters flag at our firehall. Below are pictures from the ceremony and excerpts of Mayor Ireland’s speech on National Indigenous Peoples Day. 


"We are all mountain people, e iska win cha sabby; happy to share the peace, the beauty and the spirituality of these valleys, rivers, ridges and peaks. 

We recognize that for some Indigenous people, the mountains themselves are their ancestors: watching over and protecting us all."











"This land – which bears the traces of Indigenous presence from time immemorial – is today our cherished home.  It is, as well, the traditional territory, the meeting ground, the gathering place, the travelling route, and the home of a multitude of Indigenous peoples.

Today we celebrate our shared heritage, our shared history, our shared home, and, most significantly, our shared future."




"A future made better - made possible - through reconciliation."


National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th 

In 2021, with support from the Municipality of Jasper, The Jasper Film club hosted a free outdoor screening of the film Resilient: The Aseniwuche Winewak Story on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Watch the Resilient: The Aseniwuche Winewak Story. 

Indigenous Partners of the Jasper National Park area:

Resources and Ongoing Learning