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