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National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is Indigenous History Month, a time to learn and reflect on the rich history, heritage, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. There are many opportunities to participate, learn, and celebrate, including National Indigenous Peoples Day this Saturday, June 21.

We gathered a list of some events for you to join to celebrate the day, and we encourage you to find other local events happening in your area. Please note that some events are happening on Friday, June 20. Click on the event name to be taken to the event website.


British Columbia

Vancouver: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration – Grandview Park

Other events & locations in BC: https://www.indigenousbc.com/stories/national-indigenous-history-month-and-peoples-day/


Prairies

Edmonton: National Indigenous People’s day at the Telus World of Science Center

Calgary: Walk for Reconciliation 2025

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Park

Winnipeg: Toot Aasaamb au pique-nique annuel des Métis


Ontario

Toronto: Na-Me-Res Pow Wow!

Indigenous Art Festival

Ottawa: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival


Quebec

Montreal: POP Montreal Concert – National Indigenous Peoples Day

Festival de musique de chambre de Montréal – National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

Ville de Quebec: KWE! Show


Territories

Whitehorse: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Yellowknife: National Indigenous Peoples Day community Fish Fry

Iqaluit: National Indigenous Peoples Day schedule of Events


Atlantic

Charlottetown, PEI: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations hosted yb the Native Council of PEI

Saint John, NB: Menahqesk 2025