Seven interpretive signs, unveiled in June, will be part of an Indigenous history walking tour on Sunday. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

By Trevor Redden

River Walk

Historical society offering free guided walking tour

Sep 22, 2020 | 1:05 PM

The Prince Albert Historical Society is providing an opportunity for an interactive, real-life historical experience on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.

As part of the city’s Culture Days, the historical society is hosting Indigenous History River Bank Walking Tours for free on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Michelle Taylor, manager and curator with the historical society, said there will be expert guides to share knowledge of the cultural significance of the river and riverbank.

“In the morning we will have Dr. Leo Omani from Wahpeton Dakota Nation, and in the afternoon we will have Métis Knowledge Keepers Leah Dorion and Curtis Breaton,” Taylor said.

The walk will start at the museum, heading east on the riverbank to Third Avenue E, and back to the museum for an opportunity to go through the Indigenous display area.

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As a COVID-19 precaution, the walks will be done in groups of 15, and all interested participants are asked to register in advance with the historical society by Friday. Masks will be encouraged but not required, and social distancing will be in place.

The weather is looking favorable for an outdoor event like this, with unseasonably warm temperatures in the high teens currently forecast for Sunday.

“I’m hoping it stays nice, and it will work out just perfectly. The last couple Culture Days weekends have been cold,” Taylor said.

She added the historical society will also be holding a citywide historic places scavenger hunt, with more details coming Friday.

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