The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
GATHERING OF TRIBES
FREE EVENT
Sept. 15-16, 2023
Cardston, Alberta
Join us at the regional gathering of Indigenous members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. This event is for Native American, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis members, their families, and their guests. During this two-day event, enjoy the blessings of the temple, take part in traditional dances, delicious food, and workshops. Our purpose is to build the kingdom of heaven by fortifying gospel principles and traditional values among Indigenous Saints.
Friday
TEMPLE SESSIONS
Sept. 15, 2023
Afternoon
Cardston Alberta Temple 348 3 St W, Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Join us for the endowment sessions at 10:45 am or Noon on August 15th. If you can't make it to one of those, book an appointment for any other open session before 3:00 pm. To BOOK YOUR TEMPLE SESSION, visit Cardston Alberta Temple
REGISTRATION & DINNER
Sept. 15, 2023
4:30 pm
Cardston Temple Street Chapel 355 3 St W, Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Dinner will be served (gluten-free and dairy-free options available)
WALK THE TEMPLE GROUNDS
Sept. 15, 2023
6:00 pm
Cardston Alberta Temple 348 3 St W, Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Walk the perimeter of the temple in honor of our ancestors and our Creator (Regalia and traditional clothing is welcome and encouraged)
GRAND ENTRY
Sept. 15, 2023
7:00 pm
Cardston Temple Street Chapel 355 3 St W, Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Everyone is invited to walk in the Grand Entry and enter the arena as the Tribes of Israel.
Saturday
WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, & FOOD
Sept. 16, 2023
9:00am
Cardston Temple Street Chapel 355 3 St W, Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
"His light and His love will heal our hearts during all of life’s challenges."
- President Russell M. Nelson
9:00 am Workshops
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Workshops
3:30 pm Testimony Meeting
5:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Speakers
Past Events
News Story | Indigenous Latter-day Saints Participate in a Gathering of Tribes in Calgary, Alberta
Podcast | Tribe of Testimonies - Redstone Woman - Plains Cree First Nation from Onion Lake Cree Nation
News Story | More than 700 Indigenous members of the Church from dozens of communities around the world gather in Arizona
