Welcome to our 3rd Annual Red Dress Powwow information page! This is a special time for our community to gather, heal, and honour our missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary invites you to join us for a beautiful day filled with drum, dance, and connection.

Find everything you need for the event below!

Get the Event Poster

Want to invite your friends and family? Download our official event poster! You can print it out for your office, text it to loved ones, or post it on your social media. Let’s make sure everyone knows they are welcome to join us.

 

An illustrated poster for the 3rd Annual Red Dress Powwow, featuring an Indigenous woman dancing in a red jingle dress. Text reads: A gathering for our MMIWG2S+ hosted by the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Saddledome. Doors open at 10 AM, Grand Entry at 12 PM. Free entry.
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Meet our Honoured Guests

We are incredibly proud to welcome a wonderful group of Elders, dignitaries, and special guests to this year’s Red Dress Powwow. Their presence brings wisdom, strength, and guidance to our gathering. Click below to see the list of honoured guests who will be joining us and walking alongside the community for this special day.

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Meet our Sponsors

A huge thank you to the amazing businesses, leaders, and organizations who are already supporting the 2026 Red Dress Powwow. Your incredible generosity is what brings our community together.

Looking to sponsor? Check out the sponsorship package on this page!

A promotional graphic for the 2026 Red Dress Powwow thanking the current event sponsors. Sponsor logos include the Indigenous Gathering Place, Calgary Homeless Foundation, Esquao Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, OKAKI, Calgary Drop-In Centre, United Way Calgary and Area, and ENMAX. A QR code at the bottom reads: Scan me to become a sponsor.
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Sponsor the Powwow

We cannot host this beautiful gathering without the help of generous partners. If your business or organization wants to support the community and be a part of this special day, please take a look at our sponsorship opportunities.

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Event Schedule

Wondering what time the Grand Entry starts or when your favourite drum group is playing? We are putting the final touches on our schedule right now. Check back here soon for the full list of events and timings!

Schedule Coming Soon