National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honor the rich cultures and heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.
Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 for generations due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is the first celebration in the annual nationwide ‘Celebrate Canada’ period, which includes St-Jean Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and concludes with Canada Day.
Every year, diverse events and activities are held to showcase Indigenous art, music and traditions.
We’ve put together a quick list highlighting some local events:
Edmonton
Location: Borden Park
June 21, 12pm – 8pm
An Indigenous Peoples Day Market
Location: Grow Centre Coworking and Teaching Space
June 21 – June 23, 12pm – 5pm
National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Royal Alberta Museum
Location: Royal Alberta Museum
June 21 – 23, various times
National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Telus World of Science
Location: Telus World of Science
June 21, 8am – 1:30pm
Calgary
Campfire Chats: A Celebration of Indigenous Music and Culture
Location: Heritage Park Plaza
June 21, 4 – 6:30pm
Ohsoto’kino: Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Studio Bell
June 1, 1:00pm
Location: Olympic Plaza
June 21, 11am
Location: Salvation Army Community Services
June 21, 11:15am – 3:00pm
Canmore
Iyarhe (Stoney) Nakoda Traditional Pow Wow in Mini Thni
Location: Stoney Nakoda Recreation Centre
June 21, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Grande Prairie
Traditional Pow Wow and Indigenous Market
Location: Bowes at Bonnets Energy Centre
June 21 – 23, time varies
Lethbridge
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Galt Gardens
June 21, 12pm – 7pm
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Lethbridge Coulees
Location: Fort Whoop-Up
June 21, 11am – 5pm
Saskatoon
Rock Your Roots for Reconciliation
Location: Victoria Park
June 21, 10am – 12pm
Langley
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Douglas Park
June 22, 11am – 3pm
Burnaby
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Civic Square
June 21, 3pm – 7pm
Squamish
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
June 21, 8am – 4:30pm
Vancouver Island
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Quadra Village Community Centre
June 21, 4-8pm
National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Art Gallery
Location: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
June 21, 10am – 5pm
East Kootenay/Fernie
Location: Roosville Border Crossing
June 21, 9:30am – 1pm
West Kootenay/Rossland
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Rossland Museum
Location: Rossland Museum
June 21, 10am – 6pm
Kamloops
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Special Events Facility, Powwow Trail
June 21, 4:30pm – 10:15pm
Whitehorse
Celebrations at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
June 21, 11am – 4pm
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