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Cultural Cowboy -- Alberta's Multicultural Backstory

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM MDT
Main Hall @ Sunalta Heritage Hall, 1627 - 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada Map
Cultural Cowboy -- Alberta's Multicultural Backstory

In this FREE 3-hour community building experience, you’ll learn that Alberta's cowboy history has a genuinely multicultural backstory that a lot of people don't know about, and the central figure is:

John Ware (AB’s first Black Cowboy): Rider -- Rancher -- Legend

Peyton Neustaedter, a local historian will shed light on his horsemanship, ranching skills, folk-hero status, along with other interesting facts about Alberta’s multicultural backstory.



You’ll also enjoy home-made (updated cowboy) food, John’s Square Dancing (African inspired), and Music).

Includes Quiz with prizes.

You’ll walk away wanting to learn more.

FREE
Registration for Adults ONLY
Must Register Online 

One Registration per household
1 Guest per Registration (12+ yrs old)
NO Pets

Register

Instructors

Peyton Neustaedter

Historian/Researcher

Location

Main Hall @ Sunalta Heritage Hall, 1627 - 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Classifications

Categories
  • Resident Teachings/Skill Sharing
  • Learning a New Culture
Age Groups
  • Adult Only (18+ yrs old)
Levels
  • All