Mitakuye (all my relatives),

As the Keeper of the Sacred Pipe, I have stood alongside Indigenous Spiritual Leaders worldwide recognizing a critical moment in our life journey. Grandmother Earth’s condition, along with the white animals showing their color of dangerous times, calling upon us to act.

The White Buffalo Prophecy, along with other Indigenous spiritual messages, have been in a prayer for centuries, guiding us through very difficult times. For three decades, our intention has been working to unite all Peoples, urging them to recognize the seriousness of our Grandmother Earth’s condition. The prophecies state that if we stand together in unity at our sacred sites of prayer, we can create a global energy shift of healing.

Once again, we extend an invitation to All Nations, All Faiths, to join us in One Prayer on June 21st. We ask that you gather at your sacred circle of prayer, be it an indigenous sacred site, a sacred fire, a church, synagogue, temple, mosque, or even your home, to unite in creating a spiritual energy of positive change. We are convinced that this Global Unity effort is the key to change this destructive path we are now walking.

In a sacred hoop of life, where there is no ending and no beginning…

Hec’ed Onipikte, Nac’a Arvol Looking Horse

19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe

Join Us In Person

As in previous years, World Peace & Prayer Day will take place from June 18th-21st. Our host this year is the Paul First Nation in Alberta, Canada.

June 12-18th there will be a spiritual ride leading up to the event

June 18th

• 7:15am: Shuttle from River Cree for Speakers

• 7:30am: Ride into PFN Powwow Grounds

• 8am: Lighting of the Sacred Fire, Blessing of the Grounds & Pipe Ceremony

• 9am: Breakfast

• 10am: Welcome from Chief Arvol Looking Horse & Chief Casey

• 10:30am-12:30pm: Introductions

• 12:30pm: Lunch

• 1:30-3pm: Grand Entry

• 3-5pm: Exchange of Cultures

• 5pm: Entertainment

• 6pm: Dinner

June 19th (timing update below!)

• 7:15am: Shuttle from River Cree for Speakers

• 8-9am: Breakfast

• 12-1pm: Lunch (important for this to be on time!)

• 1-5pm: Live Broadcast of Speakers (watch on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83963942321)

• 6pm: Dinner

June 20th

• 7:15am: Shuttle from River Cree for Speakers

• 8-9am: Breakfast

• 10am-12pm: Live Broadcast of Speakers (watch on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83963942321)

• 12-1pm: Lunch (important for this to be on time!)

• 1-3pm: Live Broadcast of Speakers (watch on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83963942321)

• 3pm-6pm: Nations share insights and prophecies, films shown, and opportunities shared

• 6pm: Dinner

June 21st

• 7:15am: Shuttle from River Cree for Speakers

• 8-8:45am: Breakfast

• 9am: Welcoming Home the Lost Birds

• Afterwards: Prayer Day & then Feast

Local artists and vendors are welcome to set up tables to sell what they create. Contact Jo Swampy for more info about this or setting up an info booth at: phone (587)937-1165 or email knowledge@creatinghopesociety.ca

The closest airport is about 1 hour away from Paul First Nation in Edmonton. The following hotels are close by:

• River Cree Resort & Casino - 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, PO Box 179, Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3 (780) 484-2121

• Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West - 18220 100 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 2V2 (780) 443-1000

• Best Western Plus West Edmonton - 10017 179a St NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 2L4 (780) 483-4000

• Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton West - 18540 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 0K6 (780) 244-8355

• Courtyard Edmonton West - 10011 184th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 0C7 (780) 638-6070

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Edmonton-Mall Area by IHG - 18520 100 Ave NW Bldg 2, Edmonton, AB T5S 0K6 (780) 756-2134

• Baymont by Wyndham West Edmonton - 17116 90 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4C8 (780) 229-8888

• Coast West Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre - 18035 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5S 1B2 (780) 483-7770

Camping can take place on site, at the Powwow Grounds and Lakeside.

June 13th

• 11am - Welcoming arrival & opening remarks

• 12pm - Lunch

• 1pm - Cultural orientation by traditional knowledge keepers

• 5pm - Supper

• 7pm - Cultural activities

• 9pm - Closing remarks

June 14th

• 7am - Pipe Ceremony

• 8am - Prayers & blessings by Chief Arvol Looking Horse & Peter McArthur

• 9am - Breakfast

• 12-3pm - Horse Dance Ceremony

• 4:30pm - Traditional Feast

• 7pm - Ceremonial singing

• 9pm - Closing remarks