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National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21, coinciding with the Summer Solstice or the longest day of the year. On this day, many Indigenous communities celebrate their culture on this day and in 2017, June 21 was officially renamed National Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn more about Indigenous culture and history by attending one of the great events below.<\/p>\n

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Fort Langley: <\/a><\/strong>Explore Fort Langley to learn about the role Indigenous peoples played in the past and still today. There will be demonstrations, hands-on activities, and storytelling.<\/p>\n

Surrey:<\/a><\/strong> This event is an opportunity to acknowledge and show respect and admiration for Indigenous Peoples’ past, present, and future; to share cultural history; and to share the spirit, experiences, stories, song, art and dance with each other and the community. The in-person event will include cultural sharing from the local First Nations with teachings and practice through art, music, storytelling, and dance.<\/p>\n

West Vancouver: <\/a><\/strong>Recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by participating in activities that shine a light on languages, cultures, traditions and the contributions of the Inuit, Metis, and First Nations peoples.<\/p>\n

Did we miss an event? Send us an email at vancouver@familyfuncanada.com<\/a> and we’ll add it to our list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21, coinciding with the Summer Solstice or the longest day of the year. On this day, many Indigenous communities celebrate their culture on this day and in 2017, June 21 was officially renamed National Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn more about Indigenous culture and history
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