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Indigenous youth gain 'sense of pride'

Long-standing culture, history shared with world at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Aug 4, 2026 | 7:33 AM

One of Alberta’s biggest tourist attractions recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO heritage convention signing by Canada. 

Quinton Crow Shoe, with the Piikani Nation, is a the marketing and events director with the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump historical site. 

Crow Shoe says he’s thankful of the collaboration of not only the federal government but the Province in creating a world class Indigenous interpretive centre. 

“Because it gives us the opportunity to share our way of life, but not only share, but to retain it,” said Crow Shoe during the event.

“Our young people who work here, they learn the stories, they gain a sense of identity, a sense of pride, and they share those stories with folks from around the world.”

Located northwest of Fort Macleod, the site is open during the Summer from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. seven days a week and offers guided tours of the grounds.