June is National Indigenous People’s History Month and is also the month National Indigenous People’s day happens, on June 21^st. In 2009, the Canadian House of Commons designated June as National Indigenous People’s History month as a time to learn and celebrate the many unique cultures of the Inuit, Metis and First Nations People across Canada. In 1996, June 21 was celebrated as Indigenous People’s day after it was proclaimed by the governor general of Canada, Romeo Leblanc.

This month we celebrate and reflect on all the unique and amazing cultures, traditions, and experiences of Indigenous, Metis, Inuit and First Nations people across Turtle Island. Without your wisdom, strength, resilience, and loving spirit, we would not have the country we have today.

Vancouver – Carnegie’s Community Centre Street Party – June 21 2024 1pm-4pm

Vancouver – Grandview Park – June 21 2024 12pm-4pm, 11am  Celebration Walk | starting at Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre Society – 1719 Franklin St

West Vancouver – Ambleside Park – June 21 2024 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Burnaby – Civic Square  6100 Willingdon Ave. – June 21 2024 3pm-7pm

Surrey – Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre June 21 2024 3pm-8pm

Kamloops – Special Events Arbour – June 21 2024 4:00pm – 10:00pm then light show from 10:00pm -10:15pm

Kelowna – Metis Society of BC Kelowna City Park – June 21 2024 11:00am – 4:00pm

Sechelt – Syiyaya Days – June 21 – July 1 2024