Alberta
Edmonton
National Indigenous Peoples Day – TELUS World of Science Edmonton
Start Date: June 21, 2025
End Date: June 21, 2025
Address: TELUS World of Science, Edmonton, AB
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with IAM Collective at TELUS World of Science Edmonton. This free, family-friendly event features a vibrant pop-up market with 20 local Indigenous artists and vendors, live entertainment, and a complimentary community BBQ. Visitors are encouraged to stop by, say tansi, and support Indigenous creativity and culture
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National Indigenous Peoples Day – Bent Arrow
Start Date: June 20, 2025
End Date: June 20, 2025
Address: Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Edmonton, AB
Celebrate Indigenous culture, community, and tradition at Bent Arrow’s National Indigenous Peoples Day event. Taking place alongside the 7th annual Culture Camp, this free celebration offers a full morning of cultural activities including traditional games, crafts, teachings, live performances, and a community BBQ. The event begins with a Pipe Ceremony and features a Grand Entry, round dance, giveaways, and more—providing a welcoming space to gather, learn, and honour Indigenous ways of life.
British Columbia
Victoria, BC
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Royal Roads University
June 20, 2025
Address: Royal Roads University, Vancouver Island, BC
Join Royal Roads University and regional partners in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, including the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This annual event invites the community to come together for a day of cultural celebration featuring Indigenous music, food, workshops, interactive activities, and online learning. It’s a meaningful opportunity to honour Indigenous heritage, foster connection, and engage in shared learning
Vancouver, BC
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration – Grandview Park
June 21, 2025
Address: Grandview Park, Vancouver, BC
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in the heart of East Vancouver with a dynamic event hosted by Josiah Amaya. Presented by Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society, VACFSS, Vancouver-Aboriginal Community Policing, and Britannia Community Services Centre, the celebration features live performances by The Electric Warrior Band, LOCVHONTVS, Gillian Thomson, Sage Smoke & Deadly Kid. The day also includes cultural performances, a celebration walk, and an Indigenous market. All are welcome to attend this free event that honours Indigenous culture, community, and expression.
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Celebrate Culture, Community & Connection at the 3rd Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Barbeque!
Circles for Reconciliation warmly invites you to a vibrant day of celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Join us as we gather to uplift Indigenous cultures, histories, and futures through food, fun, and meaningful exchange.
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair Street, Winnipeg, MB
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New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Officers’ Square, Fredericton
Start Date: June 21, 2025
End Date: June 21, 2025
Address: Officers’ Square, 575 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB
Hosted by the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), Wolastoqey Tribal Council Inc. (WTCI), and Under One Sky, this annual celebration offers a day of cultural connection and community. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., enjoy family-friendly festivities including vendors, children’s activities, and opportunities to learn and engage with Indigenous culture. Created in response to the discovery of unmarked graves, this event has grown into a vibrant celebration that honours Indigenous life, fosters understanding, and promotes reconciliation.
Newfoundland & Labrador
St. John’s, NL
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Bannerman Park, St. John’s
Start Date: June 21, 2025
End Date: June 21, 2025
Address: Bannerman Park, St. John’s, NL
Join First Light on June 21 for a day of celebration honouring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The day begins with a Sunrise Ceremony from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m., followed by a community celebration from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. featuring music, dance, storytelling, and art. All are welcome to gather in the spirit of connection, reflection, and celebration.
Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 with the North Slave Métis Alliance
Location: Yellowknife, 4910 52 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 1T3, Canada
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join the North Slave Métis Alliance for a vibrant celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Yellowknife. Honor the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of the Métis and other Indigenous communities. The festivities will feature a fish fry!
Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Honouring Residential School Survivors – Shubenacadie, NS
Start Date: June 21, 2025
End Date: June 21, 2025
Address: Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia
Join the 5th annual gathering in Shubenacadie to honour Indian Residential School Survivors and remember the Indigenous children who never returned home. Taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the day includes an opening prayer, a 1km walk of remembrance, a communal feast, live entertainment, and opportunities for testimony and reflection. All are welcome to walk in solidarity and support healing through remembrance and community.
Ontario
Ottawa, ON
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival & Competition Pow Wow
June 21 – 22, 2025
Address: Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa
Experience the rich Indigenous culture of the National Capital Region and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! This family-oriented, multi-disciplinary arts festival attracts over 40,000 visitors a year.
With the full participation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists, the diversity of cultures is reflected in all elements of the event.
Toronto, ON
Indigenous Celebration 2025 at Harbourfront Centre
June 7, 2025
Address: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Join the Ontario Science Centre and Indigenous partners for a free, family-friendly celebration at Harbourfront Centre. Experience Indigenous cultures through interactive workshops, traditional performances, and engaging activities. This event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with Indigenous community members and explore their knowledge systems, heritage, and storytelling traditions.
Na-Me-Res Pow Wow and Arts Festival 2025
June 20 – June 21, 2025
Grand Entry: Saturday, June 21 at 12:00 PM
Address: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Celebrate Indigenous culture and community at the annual Na-Me-Res Pow Wow and Arts Festival. This vibrant two-day event features traditional dancing, drumming, an arts and crafts marketplace, and food vendors. Held at the historic grounds of Fort York, the festival brings together Indigenous performers, artisans, and community members in a powerful celebration of culture, resilience, and heritage. All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event.
National Indigenous Peoples Day & Sunrise Ceremony
June 21, 2025
Address: Toronto City Hall, Bay & Queen Street, Toronto, ON
Join the City of Toronto in honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day with a Sunrise Ceremony open to all. Held at City Hall, this sacred gathering welcomes community members to reflect, give thanks, and share prayers for Mino Baamodziwin—“The Good Life.” The ceremony takes place around a Sacred Fire and incorporates meaningful cultural practices, including the offering of strawberries and water, as well as the use of sage for cleansing. This annual tradition is a heartfelt way to recognize and celebrate Indigenous cultures, spirituality, and connection to the land.
Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Confederation Landing Park
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
Address: Confederation Landing Park, 2 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE
Join the celebration in Charlottetown on June 21st for National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Taking place at Confederation Landing Park starting at 11:00 a.m., the event will feature music, arts, food, and family-friendly activities. More details to come as the date approaches.
Quebec
Quebec City, QC
The Grand KWE! Show: National Indigenous Day – Port of Québec Agor
June 21, 2025
Address: Agora of the Port of Québec, Québec City, QC
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at The Grand KWE! Show, a free and open-to-all cultural event highlighting the richness of Indigenous artistry and tradition. Throughout the day, enjoy Pow Wow drumming and dancing, live performances by talented Indigenous musicians, and creative showcases including the unveiling of a collective art piece. The evening features artists such as Joseph Sarenhes, Ivan Boivin-Flamand, Violent Ground, and SHAUIT, alongside the live performance of the KWE! theme song. This is a unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous culture in an immersive and vibrant setting.
Montreal, QC
POP Montreal Music – National Indigenous Peoples DAy
June 21, 2025
3pm Show
Address: Cabot Square, Montreal
POP Montreal, Nakuset & The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal / Resilience Montreal present:
Miesha & The Spanks
Digawolf
Aasiva
Joey Nowyuk
Sacred Wolf Singers
Sinquah Family Hoop Dancers
Soapstone sculpture workshop by Atelier Mobile
Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Victoria Park, Regina
June 20, 2025
Address: Victoria Park, 2100 Block Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Regina’s Victoria Park with a vibrant community event featuring cultural performances, hands-on activities, and a local artisan market. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., this gathering welcomes all ages to enjoy and honour the rich traditions and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
Saskatoon, SK
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Wanuskewin Heritage Park
June 21, 2025
Address: Wanuskewin Heritage Park, near Saskatoon, SK
Join Wanuskewin Heritage Park for a full day of cultural celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. With admission by donation, visitors can enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities, including traditional teachings, performances, tours, and an Indigenous artisan market. Galleries, exhibits, and amenities will be open throughout the day to explore and enjoy.
YUKON
Whitehorse
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Victoria Park, Regina
Addres: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This year’s festivities will feature a live performance by headliner Rebecca Strong, alongside captivating traditional dance performances that honour Indigenous storytelling through movement. Visitors can explore an artisan market highlighting the work of Indigenous artists, take part in cultural demonstrations and hands-on workshops, and enjoy a variety of children’s activities and family-friendly entertainment.
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