National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is a month dedicated to honouring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Throughout British Columbia, communities are uniting to celebrate with a diverse array of events! This is a wonderful opportunity for all Canadians to come together, learn, and participate in the celebration.
Events for Saturday, June 21, 2025
Carnegie Community Centre Block Party, Vancouver
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
About: The event will feature cultural performances, community booths, food and art.
Learn More: 3rd Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Block Party Celebration , Carnegie Community Centre, Vancouver, 21 June 2025 | AllEvents
Grandview Park Celebration, 1657 Charles St, Vancouver
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
About: Hosted by Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society, featuring live performances, an Indigenous market and Celebration Walk.
Learn More: Britannia Community Services Centre National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration |
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Kitsilano Showboat, Vancouver
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
About: Evening of Indigenous music and storytelling with artists Katisha Paul and Steven Seegerts.
Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BUbrc56zw/
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
About: Traditional music, canoe families, and a salmon dinner cooked over an open fire.
Learn More: https://westvancouver.ca/events-meetings/national-indigenous-peoples-day
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Civic Square, Burnaby
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
About: The celebration will feature activities for families, a variety of performances including dance, live music, spoken word, and storytelling, and an Indigenous artisan’s market.
Learn More: National Indigenous Peoples Day | City of Burnaby
Surrey’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Wellness Event
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
About: Performances, food, arts, and kid-friendly wellness programming.
Learn More: Surrey’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Wellness Event | City of Surrey
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Douglas Park Spirit Square, Langley
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
About: Cultural sharing, performances and celebration.
Learn More: National Indigenous Peoples Day, Douglas Park Spirit Square, Langley, 21 June 2025 | AllEvents
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Memorial Peace Park, Maple Ridge,
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
About: The Fraser River Indigenous Society will showcase drumming, dancing, storytelling, vendors, family-friendly activities and Bannock.
Learn More: FRIS | NIPD 2025 National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First… | Instagram
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, Prince George
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About: The event will feature drumming, dance, bannock, artisan vendors and interactive displays.
Learn More: https://www.lheidli.ca/nipd2025/
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Vancouver Island
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
About: Join the K’ómoks First Nation for live music, workshops, amazing art and crafts, knowledge sharing, Tsolum River walks and more.
Learn More: NIPD 2025 – K’ómoks First Nation
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos, BC
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
About: The event will feature traditional and contemporary Indigenous experiences, from dance, drumming, and storytelling to local vendors and a guided trail walk through their beautiful desert landscape.
Learn More: Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre | 🧡 Join us for National Indigenous Peoples Day! 🧡 You’re invited to celebrate with us at the Nk’mip Desert Cultural Centre on Saturday,… | Instagram
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
About: Join the celebration to experience an immersive cultural programming, including an artist market, specialty tours, music, fashion, solstice yoga and comedy shows.
Learn More: National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day Parade in Williams Lake
Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.
About: The event hosted by the Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw will be celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with a Parade along Oliver Street to Boitanio Park.
Learn More: NIPD Parade in Williams Lake – Indigenous Tourism BC
