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National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21, 2025

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day throughout Canada. A time for Canadians to come together, reflect on and celebrate the unique heritage, traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Many towns, cities and First Nations and Indigenous organizations host family-friendly events which are open to the public, to join in the celebrations.

June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day Events

Toronto – Na Me Res 2025 Pow Wow and Indigenous Arts Festival – Old Fort York – 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, Ontario

https://www.nameres.org/2025-pow-wow/

Kitchener/Waterloo – KAIROS facilitated Blanket Exercise at Mount Zion

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kairos-facilitated-blanket-exercise-at-mount-zion-tickets-1319331338549?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Niagara Falls -a lighting of Niagara Falls in the colors of the Medicine Wheel

Thunder Bay – National Indigenous Day at Marina Park

https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/national-indigenous-peoples-day.aspx

The City of Mississauga – will host celebrations at Celebration Square, featuring Indigenous art, music, and entertainment in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

https://www.mississauga.ca/events-and-attractions/events-calendar/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2025/?eventdate=2025-06-21T17:00:00&schedule=20812

Ottawa – Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/ssif/

City of Kingston: The City of Kingston will host events at Confederation Park, starting at 1pm

https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/

Midland, Ontario – Sainte-Marie among the Hurons: Learn about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures at their annual celebration.

https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/

Explore Resources

National Center for Truth and Reconciliation – Explore the history and ongoing impact of residential schools: https://nctr.ca/

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund – Discover initiatives aimed at reconciliation and the legacy of Chanie Wenjack: https://downiewenjack.ca/ihm-2024/

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Learning Resources: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512

National Indigenous History Month, by the Numbers: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/dai/smr08/2024/smr08_280

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Treaty Website: https://nantreaties.ca/

Indigenous Canada Online Course: Take a free course offered by the University of Alberta to deepen your knowledge about Indigenous history and culture: https://uab.ca/indigenous-canada