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What is National Aboriginal Day?

June 21st is National Aboriginal Day, a day for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

Setting aside a day for Aboriginal Peoples is part of the wider recognition of Aboriginal Peoples’ important place within the fabric of Canada and their ongoing contributions as First Peoples. As former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson said, “It is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate our respect and admiration for First Nations, for Inuit, for Métis — for the past, the present and the future.”

 

History of National Aboriginal Day

On June 21st, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many National Aboriginal Day events that will be taking place from coast to coast to coast. This is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

 National Aboriginal Day is set to take place on June 21, giving indigenous people and Canadians alike a chance to celebrate the culture and heritage of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people across the country.

It takes place on this particular day because it coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, according to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

"National Aboriginal Day is a day to remember our past leaders — their hard work and their legacy for self-determination left to us to carry on, " Harry Nice Jr. of the Gitwinksihlkw Nisga'a Village Government said in a statement.

The day was established after the National Indian Brotherhood, a precursor to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), mounted a campaign to have the date recognized as National Aboriginal Solidarity Day in 1982.

Quebec's legislature recognized June 21 as a day to celebrate indigenous culture in 1991.

Five years later, the Sacred Assembly, a national meeting of indigenous and non-indigenous people, called for a national day to recognize aboriginal contributions to Canada.

June 21 was officially declared National Aboriginal Day by Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc in 1996.

National Aboriginal Day on June 21 kick starts Celebrate Canada!, an 11 day celebration that also includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and concludes with Canada Day (July 1)!

Looking forward to seeing all of you at National Aboriginal Day!

Yours In Community Spirit

Cindy Wilgosh

 Share in the Celebration in Clearwater!

 

 

 

 

Everyone welcome!

Contact the Cultural Centre

    ntaboriginal.ccs@gmail.com

E-mail ntaboriginal.ccs@gmail.com

 

 

Community Happenings

• Family Connection Circles 
• Workshops: Ongoing...Contact the Cultural Centre for more information
• May Day Parade - 
• July 1st Canada Day - All day fun for the whole family 
• BC Day event August
• National Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt day.
• November 16th  Louis Riel Day Celebrations Clearwater BC. watch website & Facebook for details.
• December BCMF Community Christmas Party