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The Calgary Stampede
Do you love horses, cowboys, and pancakes? Then you would love the Calgary Stampede!
The Calgary Stampede is a big, fun festival that happens every year in a city called Calgary, in Canada. It's kind of like a huge party for cowboys and cowgirls! The Stampede lasts for ten days and is full of exciting things to do and see.
One of the coolest parts of the Stampede is the rodeo. Rodeo is a sport where cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills. They ride bucking horses and bulls, race around barrels, and even rope calves. It's exciting to watch!
There are also wagon races, where teams of horses pull wagons around a track as fast as they can. It's a thrilling race, and everyone cheers for their favorite team.
Do you like music and dancing? At the Calgary Stampede, there's a big stage where bands play music, and people dance. Sometimes, there are even famous musicians!
Now, let's talk about food. At the Stampede, you can try all kinds of yummy treats. There are corn dogs, cotton candy, and even mini donuts! But the best part is the Stampede Breakfast. Every morning, a big breakfast of pancakes and sausages is cooked up for everyone to enjoy -- pancake breakfasts are hosted throughout the city and on the Stampede grounds.
There's also a fun fair with rides and games. You can ride a Ferris wheel, play games to win prizes, and see lots of interesting exhibits. There's even a section just for kids, with fun activities and shows.
The Calgary Stampede is a time to celebrate the cowboy way of life. It's all about being brave, having fun, and helping each other. So, if you love adventures, the Calgary Stampede is the place to be!
Biographies:
About Flores LaDue (Grace Maud Bensell)
Crafts, Printables and Children's Stories:
Children's Story: Wild Horse Jack and the First Stampede Breakfast
Before there were buildings and roads, the land where Calgary is now was home to many Indigenous peoples. These are the original people who took care of the land for thousands of years.
The people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations) have a deep history with this land.
There were also the Métis people, who have their unique culture, combining First Nations and European ways of life. The Métis Nation of Alberta Region III is part of this community.
These Indigenous peoples lived off the land. They hunted buffalo, fished in the rivers, and gathered plants for food and medicine. They also held special ceremonies to celebrate and give thanks for nature's gifts.
These original peoples of Calgary had a deep respect for the land and everything on it. They believed in living in harmony with nature.
Today, we honor these Indigenous peoples. We recognize their strong history, their valuable knowledge of the land, and their important contributions to our community. We also acknowledge the struggles they faced when settlers arrived and their ongoing efforts for recognition and rights.
Let's remember to respect and care for the land as the original peoples did. And let's appreciate the rich cultures and traditions they continue to share with us today.