National Indigenous Peoples Day Canada
National indigenous peoples day french.
National indigenous peoples day canada. Journée nationale des peuples autochtones is a day recognising and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the first nations inuit and métis indigenous peoples of canada. There are three aboriginal groups in canada the first nations inuit and métis peoples. The day was first celebrated as national aboriginal day in 1996 after it was proclaimed that year by then governor general of canada roméo leblanc to be celebrated. What is national indigenous peoples day.
Due to the seriousness of the covid 19 crisis the government of canada invites canadians to celebrate this year s national indigenous history month and national indigenous peoples day at home. National aboriginal day is june 21 and gives an opportunity to learn more about indigenous peoples including inuit métis and first nations peoples. National indigenous peoples day is the same day as the summer solstice the longest day of the year and was chosen for its. Canada s national indigenous peoples day formerly called national aboriginal day is annually held on june 21 to celebrate the unique heritage diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of the nation s aboriginal peoples.