Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Cranbrook

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook community gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Rotary Park on June 17. Organized by the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society with Smokii Sumac serving as MC, the celebrations included speeches, dancing, drumming and singing from the Sookenai Singers, culture and community, a youth panel, and a barbecue. While the celebration was held on June 17, National Indigenous Peoples Day is marked on June 21…

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Background National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities have marked this time by celebrating their cultures, languages and traditions. The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance and represents a time of renewal, connection and celebration for many Indigenous Peoples. Honouring Indigenous Peoples Day: The Origina…

Urban Treaty Day in Regina – Celebrating Indigenous People

Photo of the Grand Entry by the dancers / Photo by: Danielle Dufour BY: Danielle Dufour Urban Treaty Day kicked off Wednesday at the Gathering Place in Regina. The event included many activities for families. There were competitions throughout the day, singers, dancers, drummers, vendors, a community BBQ and fireworks to end the night. There were so many volunteers and people contributing to this event. Photo of: Carli Medicine-Rope dancing the …

Toronto city to observe National Indigenous Peoples Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day - The Canadian Media

Toronto/CMEDIA: National Indigenous Peoples Month with two days of free cultural programming at Biidaasige Park, featuring the Indigenous Arts Festival on June 20 and a morning ceremony in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 would reportedly be celebrated by the City of Toronto inviting residents and visitors “Biidaasige Park will be a gathering

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21

This year, June 21 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This date was chosen deliberately because it coincides with the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — which has deep spiritual, cultural, and seasonal significance for many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island (North America). Watch the video below to meet CLBC’s Indigenous Relations team and hear about what National Indigenous Peo…

Regina Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

REGINA — Regina’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration is being hosted Friday, June 19 in Victoria Park. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebration begins with the grand entry followed by dignitary greetings and a series of performances on the stage at the west side of the Park, and will conclude with the grand exit. “Regina’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Network is excited to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day,” sa…