Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump

07/21/2026

Join us on Wednesday, July 29
Free Admission
Doors open at 10am

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07/17/2026

Job Opportunity!!

We are seeking a Blackfoot Cultural Guide at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. This is a full-time, permanent role focused on delivering engaging interpretive programs, guided experiences, and educational activities that help visitors develop a deeper understanding of Blackfoot history, culture, and traditions. The position involves sharing cultural knowledge through storytelling, presentations, and interactive learning opportunities, while also supporting visitor engagement and contributing to meaningful cultural learning experiences for diverse audiences throughout the year.
If you know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please feel free to share this posting with them. This is a great chance to join the team at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and contribute to delivering meaningful cultural and educational experiences for visitors while helping to share and preserve Blackfoot history, knowledge, and traditions.

To learn more about this opportunity and the work please visit the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Website. www.headsmashedin.ca

Closing date is July 28, 2026.

06/19/2026

https://headsmashedin.ca/national-indigenous-history-month-head-smashed-buffalo-jump

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada

06/19/2026

Canada Strong Pass: Free and reduced admission at museums and galleries
From June 19 to September 7, 2026, national museums of Canada as well as select provincial and territorial museums and galleries offer free or reduced admission

This summer, we choose Canada! From June 19 to September 7, 2026, discover a wide range of experiences - from majestic parks and captivating museums, to inspiring historic sites and unforgettable train journeys. The Canada Strong Pass makes exploring our country more accessible than ever.

03/27/2026

Stones and Bones April 25 - 26
Jump into the fun!

Hands on history at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Bring your curiosities and leave with new discoveries

03/27/2026

🦬 Now Hiring for Spring & Summer 2026! 🦬

Head‑Smashed‑In Buffalo Jump is hiring for a Visitor Services Associate

Work at a UNESCO World Heritage Site and help share the history and living culture of this extraordinary place.

Apply by May 4, 2026.

Learn more and apply through the link below!

Employment Opportunities at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

01/31/2026

VISITOR ADVISORY

Head‑Smashed‑In Buffalo Jump will be closed on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1 due to unforeseen circumstances.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming visitors again when we reopen.

Thank you for your support.
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Where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains sits one of the world’s largest, oldest, and best-preserved buffalo jumps.

01/14/2026

We were pleasantly surprised to get a shout-out in the newly released Season 2 episode of ThePitt Max!

Learn more and plan your visit: www.headsmashedin.ca

12/18/2025

Global Connections: Hunting Traditions Across Millennia

We’re excited to host a special presentation: “Parallels to Head-Smashed-In: Indigenous Hunting in Jordan and Syria”
January 16, 2026
3:00 PM
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre

Yorke M. Rowan (University of Chicago) will share insights into ancient “desert kites”—massive hunting structures in the Middle East—and explore their surprising similarities to the buffalo jumps of the Northern Plains.

Details here: www.headsmashedin.ca

Don’t miss this chance to see how hunting traditions connect cultures across continents and thousands of years!

12/12/2025

CANADA STRONG PASS

From December 12, 2025 -January 15, 2026, discover Alberta’s remarkable stories at a discount! As part of the Canada Strong Pass, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is offering the following discounts:

Free admission for children aged 17 and under.

50% off admission for visitors aged 18 to 24.

The Canada Strong Pass is not a physical pass that you need to purchase, sign up for, or collect. Your discount is applied automatically at point of purchase. Visitors may be asked to show ID to confirm their age for discounted admission. Learn more at https://www.alberta.ca/canada-strong-pass-alberta-participation

The Canada Strong Pass is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
For details see: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-pass/about.html