Events in Vancouver: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Burnaby this Saturday, June 21st! This event will feature live performances, cultural activities, an artisan market and community booths, including one hosted by MOSAIC!
This family-friendly event is free to attend and everyone is welcome! Honour and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples on National Indigenous Peoples Day by joining the community for a free celebration at Civic Square which is just outside of the Metrotown Shopping Centre in Burnaby!
The celebration features activities for the whole family, a variety of performances including dance, live music, spoken word, and storytelling, and an Indigenous artisans market. Burnaby Art Gallery’s BAG on a Bike mobile printing station will also be onsite printing a design inspired by the spindle whorl from kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, Stö:lo and Michif artist Amanda Hugon Families can also have fun learning Indigenous games or participate in soccer drills with Hope and Health.
There will be a variety of food options available for purchase on-site, and be sure to try some bannock which is a tasty flatbread that has been a staple food of Indigenous peoples in Canada!
With Metrotown SkyTrain station nearby, we are encouraged to take transit or choose an active transportation option such as walking or cycling.
