This is a time to recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples’ resiliency, contributions, and spirit across Turtle Island. Resources and a statement from Doctors of BC are available here.
Interested in attending an event? Here are some in Victoria and the region:
Victoria Lək̓ʷəŋən Homelands
- VNFC Garden Party – Victoria Native Friendship Centre – June 21 – Starts at 10:30 AM
- National Indigenous Peoples Day – Royal Roads – June 21 – 10 AM – 3 PM
- RBCM Indigenous Artist Market – Royal BC Museum – June 22 – 10 AM – 4 PM
Up Island and beyond
- Duncan Cowichan Tribes Homelands
- National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21 – Starts at 11 AM
- Courtenay K’ómoks Homelands
- K’ÓMOKS Festival 2024 – June 21 – 9 AM – 7 PM
- Comox K’ómoks Homelands
- National Indigenous People’s Day at K’omoks First Nation – June 21 – 2 PM – 8 PM
- Nanaimo Snuneymuxw Homelands
- Metis Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21 – 5 PM – 8 PM
- Whistler Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxumixw Homelands
- National Indigenous Peoples Day at SLCC – June 21 – 10 AM – 4:30 PM
