National Aboriginal Day 2015
Sunday June 21st is National Aboriginal Day. This special day that was started in 1996 is meant to celebrate the culture of all First Nations, Inuit and Mètis people in Canada. It allows people of all backgrounds the opportunity to celebrate and share knowledge about Aboriginal people`s values and customs. With events across the country such as summer solstice festivals, sacred fire extinguishing ceremonies and traditional feasts, there are plenty of things to do for the entire family.
National Aboriginal Day is celebrated on June 21st of every year. This particular date was chosen due to its correlation with the summer solstice, and coincides with many other Aboriginal group`s traditional celebrations.
Here is a list of a few events you can attend this year.
National Aboriginal Day at Trout Lake
Date & Time: Sunday June 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Starting at 1607 Hastings (Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre) and moving to Trout Lake (3350 Victoria Drive).
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Victoria Aboriginal Cultural Festival
Dates: Friday, June 19, 2015 – Sunday, June 21, 2015
Location: Royal BC Museum campus, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria
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National Aboriginal Day – Langley
Date & Time: Sunday June 21, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Douglas Park (2055 Douglas Crescent), Langley, BC
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Date & Time: Sunday June 21, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Douglas Park (2055 Douglas Crescent), Langley, BC
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National Aboriginal Day Community Celebration – Nanaimo
Date & Time:Sunday, June 21, 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Bowen Park (500 Bowen Road, picnic area off Wall Street), Nanaimo
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Date & Time:Sunday, June 21, 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Bowen Park (500 Bowen Road, picnic area off Wall Street), Nanaimo
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JIBC National Aboriginal Day Celebration – New Westminster
Date & Time:Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10 am to 2:30 pm
Location: JIBC New Westminster (715 McBride Blvd), New Westminster
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Date & Time:Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10 am to 2:30 pm
Location: JIBC New Westminster (715 McBride Blvd), New Westminster
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National Aboriginal Day – Williams Lake
Date & Time: Sunday June 21, 10 am to 2:30 pm
Location:Boitanio Park (Borland St. & 7th Ave.), Williams Lake
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Date & Time: Sunday June 21, 10 am to 2:30 pm
Location:Boitanio Park (Borland St. & 7th Ave.), Williams Lake
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First Peoples’ Festival – Victoria
Date & Time: Sunday June 19 – 21
Location:Inner Harbour Ship Point (wharf and broughton), Victoria
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Date & Time: Sunday June 19 – 21
Location:Inner Harbour Ship Point (wharf and broughton), Victoria
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National Aboriginal Day – Richmond
Date & Time: Sunday, June 21, 1 pm to 3 pm
Location:Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (12138 Fourth Avenue), Richmond
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Date & Time: Sunday, June 21, 1 pm to 3 pm
Location:Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (12138 Fourth Avenue), Richmond
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Whistler National Aboriginal Day
Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (4584 Blackcomb Way), Whistler
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Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (4584 Blackcomb Way), Whistler
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