National Indigenous Peoples Day
The month of June in Canada has been officially acknowledged as since 2009, in recognition of the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis Peoples across Canada.
UPEI鈥檚 Robertson Library has developed an that includes articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also, you can learn about our Elders and scholars at UPEI on the upei.ca website or access resources about Mi鈥檏maq culture, traditions, and language on the .
June 21鈥攖he summer solstice鈥攊s designated as , 鈥渁 day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis peoples鈥or generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.鈥� ().
In Epekwitk on June 21, the Native Council of PEI invites the Indigenous and broader community to its annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day at Confederation Landing Park in Charlottetown, beginning at 11:00 am. Highlights of the event include cultural performances, drumming, dancing, youth games, and prizes, as well as a free barbeque, bannock, and cake at lunch.
On June 21, UPEI will raise the Mi鈥檏maq flag on one of the flagpoles located near the Kelley Building. The Mi鈥檏maq flag flies permanently on a flagpole at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place.
