Events

Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a special screening of nanekawâsis, a documentary spanning four decades of Indigenous artist George Littlechild’s storied career. As a two-spirit person and ‘60s scoop survivor, Littlechild’s artwork draws from a unique perspective of pain, joy, and exemplary merit.

Please be advised: This film is rated PG and contains artistic representations of nudity.

Tickets $25 including admission to the Royal Alberta Museum galleries, or $10 for the film only.

Join the Royal Alberta Museum for a screening of Birth of a Family, four siblings, Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben, were among 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada taken from their families between 1955 and 1985 and placed in foster care or adopted by white families. As they uncover their shared past, they rebuild their connection and begin to form a family. Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada. 
 
This film is recommended for visitors aged 14 and up.  
 

June 18, 5:30-7:30 pm 

Drop-In Sketching: Indigenous History Month 

In honour of Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People’s Day, this month’s Drop-in Sketching features animals paired with objects from our Indigenous collection. There will be a selection of special animals to sketch including a bison, grizzly bear, beaver, lynx, caribou, eagle, raven, and more!   

Drop-In Sketching is included with General Admission

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The Global Pathology, Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Conference & Business Expo:INNOVATION, INVESTMENT, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS 2026 is a premier international platform bringing together pathologists, laboratory medicine experts, diagnostic professionals, researchers, clinicians, academicians, and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of pathology and diagnostics.

"Join Lana Skauge for the Calgary launch of her new book, Made of Snow and Story.

Blending lyrical storytelling with reflections gathered over years of performance, travel, and listening across Alberta, this new work invites readers into a world shaped by winter landscapes and human connection.

The afternoon will feature live readings, special guest performances, and a celebration of story in community! Tickets are $10 or Pay What You Can.

Special launch price: Books will be available for $20 at the event (regular price $25 afterward).

Dates: September 12-13, 2026

Enchanted Okotoks is a Fantasy By Numbers event that transforms downtown Okotoks into your interactive fantasy adventure for a weekend of magical excitement!

Step into a world where reality and fantasy collide, and become the hero of your own story. Using our custom AR MMORPG game and enriched with live actors, physical props, and interactive storytelling, your adventure awaits—no matter your age or experience level.

Animals have stories to tell – tales of perseverance, survival, and vital connection to the earth.  

Join us on June 11 or 13 for a screening of Animal Nation – Bison, which details how Indigenous communities like the Kainai Blood Tribe revive their deep cultural and ecological ties to the bison with the help of Elk Island National Park, which reintroduces them to the prairies they roamed in vast herds before colonization. 

Tickets are $25 and include admission to the RAM galleries, or $10 for the film only.  

During Seniors’ Week, the Royal Alberta Museum recognizes and celebrates the valuable contributions that seniors make to Alberta. In honour of those historic contributions, RAM invites visitors aged 65+ to visit for free from June 2 - 7.  

To kick off the week, they are hosting a vibrant day of fun on June 2, including live music, a gallery tour led by Michael Phair, and drop-in programs showcasing timeless technology sure to spark your nostalgia.

Art Hive Open Craft Studio

10:00 am-11:30 am; May 30 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)

Art Hives are a global movement that create free community studios where anyone is welcome to be an artist. Drop by, discover materials, and create something unique to you at the Carrot!