National Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Sunday, June 21

All events on June 21 unless otherwise noted.

British Columbia

  • Vancouver (Grandview Park): Annual celebration featuring an Indigenous market, live performances, and a Celebration Walk starting at 11 a.m. (1719 Franklin Street).
  • Whistler (SLCC): Immersive cultural programming, artisan market, and dining at the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre.
  • Surrey (Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre): Free, family-friendly event from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. with cultural sharing, live entertainment, and food.
  • West Vancouver (Ambleside Park): Celebrations near the Welcome Figure, focusing on local Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam traditions.
  • Maple Ridge (Memorial Peace Park): Hosted by Fraser River Indigenous Society featuring drumming, dancing, and bannock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Harrison Hot Springs (June 22): Sasquatch Days with the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the Nation of Sts'ailes.
  • Victoria (June 19): Royal Roads University. Indigenous music, food, activities, and games on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples (Songhees and Esquimalt Nations).
  • Comox Valley (June 20): Day-long festival at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, featuring live Indigenous performances, vendors, and community activities.
  • Dawson Creek (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Dawson Creek and District Hospital. Traditional Pow Wow dancers (featuring tiny tots, youth, and adult dancers), rock painting with local Metis artist Wayne LaRiviere, bannock.
  • Smithers (11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.): Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Hall. Soapberry whipping, bannock demonstration, children’s activities, moose calling contest, cedar weaving demonstrations, and more.
  • Chetwynd (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Hospital Board Room. Beading and bannock with Geraldine Gauthier. Tea will be served.

Alberta

  • Calgary (June 20–21): Heritage Park. A full day of celebrations featuring a large Pow Wow with traditional drumming and dancing.
  • Calgary: Studio Bell. OHSOTO’KINO initiative celebrating Indigenous music and culture at Canada’s National Music Centre.
  • Calgary: Reconciliation Walk. Walk from Harry Hays Building to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland.
  • Banff: Town of Banff hosts performances, an Indigenous artisans market, and cultural conversations at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity.
  • Edmonton (June 20–21): Numerous events including the CNFC Indigenous Peoples Festival, celebrations at Bent Arrow, and markets with the I.A.M. Collective.
  • Enoch Cree Nation (June 20–22): 5th Annual Night Market at the River Cree Resort.
  • Maskwacis: Community gathering at Bear Park with a mini powwow, tipi teachings, and fireworks.

Saskatchewan

  • Regina (June 19): Victoria Park from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Indigenous performances, family-friendly activities, children’s crafts, and Indigenous artistry.
  • Saskatoon (June 19): Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation. 10:30 a.m. – Walk starts at Victoria Park. Reconciliation Walk along the river, noon – 2:30 p.m. Walk ends at the Reconciliation Circle (near Lions skate park) with events throughout the afternoon.
  • Humboldt (June 18): Humboldt Partnership Powwow — a vibrant competition powwow celebrating culture, community, and tradition. Grand Entry at noon. This year’s theme: “Honouring the Land & Our Relations.” Presented in partnership with George Gordon First Nation, George Gordon Developments Ltd., the City of Humboldt, Carlton Trail College, and Horizon School Division. Free admission.

Manitoba

  • Winnipeg: The Forks. National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated alongside the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. Features Elder teachings, a pipe ceremony, Inuit games, Pitikwe skate park demos, a Kookum fashion show, and live Indigenous musicians. Kicks off the 11-day “Many Nations, One Heartbeat” programming leading up to Canada Day.
  • Winnipeg: WAG-Qaumajuq Rooftop Dance Party. The Winnipeg Art Gallery hosts Grippin Sage, a family-friendly event featuring Indigenous DJs and performers starting at 7 p.m. Free admission for Indigenous peoples and guided tours focusing on Indigenous storytelling.
  • Winnipeg (June 20): Indigenous Reconciliation Gathering at CFB. Hosted in partnership with the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Manitoba Metis Federation, and Manitoba Inuit Association. Features music, cultural activities, food trucks, and a celebration of reconciliation.
  • Brandon: Riverbank Discovery Centre. Organized with the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council (BUAPC). Day-long cultural events including Indigenous entertainers, displays, interactive teachings, and family activities. Check the BUAPC Facebook page for the 2026 schedule.

Ontario

  • Midland (June 19–21): Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, 16164 Highway 12 East. Huronia Historical Parks highlights the accomplishments and innovations of Indigenous Peoples with an educational celebration on June 19, a free online learning event on June 20, and a lacrosse-focused celebration on June 21.
  • Thunder Bay: Marina Park. Full day of free events, food, celebration, and a Pow Wow.
  • Peterborough (June 17–21): Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF), 1 Gzowski Way. Theatre, music, poetry, dance and more performed by Indigenous multidisciplinary artists. Outdoor venue adjacent to the Enwayaang Building, Gzowski College, Trent University. Tickets available from the Showplace Performance Centre.
  • Toronto (June 13): Na-Me-Res 2026 Pow Wow at Dufferin Grove Park. Traditional dancing, drumming, craft stalls, food, and information booths.
  • Ottawa (June 20–21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.): Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival at Wesley Clover Parks. Massive powwow, drumming and dancing competitions, Indigenous arts, crafts, workshops, food, shopping, and family fun.
  • London (June 19): 30th Annual Indigenous Solidarity Day at Victoria Park. Sunrise Ceremony, Grand Entry, and community feasts.
  • Hamilton (June 19, noon – 4 p.m.): West Harbour — James Street Plaza. Free afternoon of culture, community, and celebration with Indigenous performances, Indigenous artisan vendors, and local food trucks.
  • North Cobalt: 5th Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow at Mill Creek Cultural Grounds. Sunrise Ceremony at 6 a.m., Grand Entry at 11 a.m., Closing Ceremony at 4 p.m. All welcome.
  • Kingston (1 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Honouring the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples through ceremony, performances, workshops, and storytelling. Presented by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest with the City of Kingston.
  • Stoney Creek (June 19–21): Battlefield Park. Soaring Spirit Festival celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. Arts, crafts, food, speakers, exhibits, karaoke, and live entertainment.

Quebec

  • Quebec City (June 12–14): KWE! Festival (Place Jean-Beliveau). Multi-day build-up with a free cultural village where attendees can meet and engage with the 11 Indigenous Nations in Quebec.
  • Quebec City: KWE! Show (Place George-V). Free grand celebration featuring a lineup of First Nations and Inuit musical artists.
  • Montreal (3 p.m. – 7 p.m.): Cabot Square Celebration. Presented by POP Montreal and the Native Women’s Shelter. Annual free event with traditional hoop dancing, storytelling, live music, and Indigenous artisans.

Prince Edward Island

  • Charlottetown (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Confederation Landing Park. Free BBQ, traditional singing, dancing and drumming, craft vendors.

New Brunswick

  • Fredericton (June 19–21): Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation) Annual Powwow. St. Mary’s Old Reserve (510 Union Street). Hear the drum beat of Mother Earth and listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they share their culture through music, dance, and traditional ceremonies.

Nova Scotia

  • Yarmouth (1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.): Wasoqopa’q First Nation celebration behind the TRU Hotel. Parking at the Youth Centre and Robinson Road. Please bring chairs. Free, family-friendly event open to all.

Newfoundland & Labrador

  • St. John’s & Mount Pearl (noon – 3 p.m.): Bannerman Park. Drop-in event with live powwow dancing, local Indigenous vendors, live musical performances, and traditional foods. First Light also hosts events extending to Mount Pearl. Check the First Light event page for an up-to-date schedule.

Yukon

  • Whitehorse: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre (KDCC). All-day celebration with a Solstice feast (stew and bannock), bannock bake-off, jigging contests, moose hide tanning demos, and live performances.
  • Dawson City: Danoja Zho Cultural Centre. Traditional arts, storytelling, and local cultural showcases.

Northwest Territories

  • Inuvik: Chief Jim Koe Park. Large-scale celebrations with traditional drumming, dancing, and local food.
  • Yellowknife: Somba K’e Civic Plaza. Community fish fries, drum dances, and artisan displays.
  • Fort Smith: Statutory holiday celebrations with traditional arts, music, and food organized by the Fort Smith Metis Council and Salt River First Nation.

Nunavut

  • Iqaluit (June 18–21): Alianait Arts Festival. Theme: Pisiit (honouring traditional Inuit songs). Features prominent Inuit musicians, storytelling, and cultural performers.
  • Iqaluit: City celebrations. Free recreational events including family swims at the Aquatic Centre, free turf and skating time at the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Arena, and community-wide barbecues with country food pop-ups.

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