REGINA — A free event celebrating Indigenous Storytelling Month will light up Regina on Feb. 28 with Star Stories Night. Running from 5 to 9 p.m., the event will take place across three locations, offering a unique blend of Indigenous traditions and scientific exploration.
Event locations:
- Regina Public Library at mâmawêyatitân Centre (3355 6th Avenue)
- Saskatchewan Science Centre (2903 Powerhouse Drive)
- Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre (2420 Elphinstone Street)
One of the highlights of the evening is the featured program led by Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, Canada’s first Indigenous woman astrophysicist. "Explore the stars" with Rousseau-Nepton at 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m. at mâmawêyatitân Centre.
Activities at each location:
Regina Public Library at mâmawêyatitân Centre:
- Star exploration with Laurie Rousseau-Nepton;
- Indigenous storytelling in the Star Dome;
- Snowshoe tours with Growing Young Movers; and
- Indigenous arts and crafts.
Saskatchewan Science Centre:
- Public viewings at the Kalium Observatory with the Royal Astronomical Society;
- Performance of Starry Night by New Dance Horizons (Exhibit Floor);
- Indigenous storytelling with Jesse Ray Archibald-Barber;
- Space learning session with University of Regina astrophysics professor Samantha Lawler (Small Theatre); and
- Exploration of the entire science exhibit floor.
Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre:
- Night sky VR experience with artist John Desnoyers-Stewart;
- Guided nature night walk with Nature Regina focusing on night vision;
- Constellation crafts with Indigenous artist Jamie Reynolds;
- Indigenous storytelling around the outdoor community fire pit, with hot chocolate provided by El Tropezón; and
- Nature art, snow sculpting, and more.
To make the event accessible, a free shuttle service will be available to transport attendees between locations. The shuttle will depart from each site every 15 minutes from 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Star Stories Night 2025 is a chance for the community to engage in cultural storytelling and scientific discovery under the stars.
