Separated but together in spirit, Canada commemorates National Indigenous Peoples Day today, June 21, along with the culture of its First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
It has been celebrated on this day since 1996 after it was declared National Aboriginal Day by Governor-General, Roméo LeBlanc, following three independent requests from Indigenous groups for a day to recognize Indigenous solidarity, contributions, and peoples,
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many traditional celebrations held nationally around this day have been postponed, but that has not stopped some from finding creative ways to bridge the social distance.
Several Indigenous-led organizations, such as the local N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre, will be hosting virtual events today in place of a physical Pow Wow, giving the community an opportunity to recognize and learn more about the day and the people it celebrates.
Find more information and the live stream link to that event that begins today at 11 a.m. on the N’Swakamok National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 Facebook page.
More information on other virtual National Indigenous Peoples Day events, activities, and information, on the other hand, can be found on Canada.ca.
