Summer Reading Club Fun Friday: Circle of Dance
Airdrie Public Library is excited to welcome Jackie Soppit from Thundering Nation for a special Dance Celebration Summer Reading Club Fun Friday!
Enjoy an uplifting afternoon featuring a dynamic Women’s Jingle Dance performance, a hands-on mini hoop dance lesson, and a community round dance to close the celebration. Participants will experience the beauty, movement, storytelling, and cultural significance of Indigenous Plains dance traditions.
With fast spins, colourful hoops, music, and interactive fun, this unforgettable Summer Reading Club event is perfect for children, families, and community members of all ages.
Performance begins at 1:00 p.m
For more information about APL's Summer Reading Club, visit: https://www.yourapl.ca/Programs-and-Events/summer-reading-club
- Date:
- Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time:
- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Airdrie Public Library
- Audience:
- All Ages Drop-In School Aged
- Categories:
- Fun & Games Language and Culture Local History & Heritage Summer Reading Club
Additional Information About Jackie Soppit:
Jackie Soppit has been positively influencing the lives of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in Treaty 7 territory for years. When Jackie was a 16 year old she pivoted her life and started her journey on rediscovering her cultural identify and history as an Indigenous woman. A direct descendent of the widely respected Cree Chief Big Bear (Mistahi-maskwa) she carries his traits of wisdom and strength in all that she does. Jackie has been dancing for over 30 years. Since 1999 she has been running the non-profit Wandering Spirit Native Awareness LTD developing and facilitating programming that educates and promotes intercultural awareness and respect. She is also the founder of Thundering Nations International Dance Company. Through dance, song and teachings of all nations she aims to strengthen cultural identity awareness, wellness and uniting cultures. She provides cultural programming and awareness including cultural awareness workshops, dance, drumming, regalia making, hide scraping, Indigenous Awareness training, life skills, event planning, traditional performances and pow wow consultation. Jackie has traveled the world spreading her message and has taught thousands of students over the years.