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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to celebrate the history, heritage, diversity and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the k?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem), sq??c?iy?a?? t?m?x? (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.  

On this day we encourage you to learn more about, advocate for and reconcile with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, now known as North America.

Not Sure How to Recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day?

Learning about Indigenous Peoples history and culture is a step forward each of us can take on the path to reconciliation. To help support your journey, we are sharing links to activities as well as learning resources.

• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – About National Indigenous Peoples Day
• Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – Learning Portal
• k?ik?????m (Kwikwetlem) First Nation – Information, Education, Programs and Services, and Resources
• BC Alliance for Arts & Culture – Residential Schools & Indigenous Resilience
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada – Education
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada – Exhibits
• Orange Shirt Society – Resources and Ideas
• Canadian Heritage – Celebrate Canada List of Events (includes interactive map to find activities happening in Metro Vancouver)

Share your experience on social media using the #NIPD2022 and #NIPDCanada hashtags.