Happy upcoming National Indigenous Peoples’ Day! On June 21, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Indigenous Peoples have stewarded these lands from coast to coast to coast since time immemorial and continue to shape communities, workplaces, and movements today. Here in BC, we organize and build solidarity on the traditional, unceded, ancestral territories of 202 First Nations and 38 Métis Chartered Communities. Each of these Nations and Homelands contribute distinct cultures, languages, and traditions that make up the vibrant tapestry of British Columbia.
Meaningful Reconciliation
National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) is also an opportunity and reminder to reflect on, learn, and unlearn the impacts of colonialism that continue today. Meaningful reconciliation requires truth, accountability, and action. As union activists, PSAC BC and PSAC members have an important role to play in advancing Indigenous rights, confronting systemic barriers, and creating equitable workplaces.
PSAC’s self-paced online course, Walking in Our Truth Together, is one way to take action and deepen your understanding of Indigenous histories, rights, and realities. Developed in collaboration with Canadian Geographic, Walking in Our Truth Together explores treaties, Indigenous law, residential schools, MMIWG, and more.
Together, we can continue walking in truth, building stronger relationships, and taking action toward a future rooted in respect, justice, and solidarity.
In solidarity,
Darien Gomez, PSAC BC Indigenous Peoples Coordinator
National Indigenous Peoples Day Events in BC
Metro Vancouver
Burnaby, BC
Civic Square
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 pm to 5 pm
Coquitlam, BC
Public Arts in Public Cities with Kamala Jasmine Todd
Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch (Room 127)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 pm to 2:30 pm
New Westminster, BC
Music, Dance, Culture, and Community
Moody Park
Friday, June 19, 2026
10 am to 2 pm
Port Moody, BC
The Boys Who Braid Their Hair – Photo Exhibition
Civic Centre Galleria (100 Newport Drive)
Saturday, June 20, 2026 & Sunday, June 21, 2026
9 am to 5 pm (Sat) | 12 pm to 5 pm (Sun)
Richmond, BC
Garden City Community Park
Sunday, June 21, 2026
5 pm to 8 pm
Vancouver, BC
Carnegie Community Centre Block Party
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 am to 2 pm
Grandview Park
Sunday, June 21, 2026
12 pm to 4 pm
Kitsilano Showboat
Sunday, June 21, 2026
7 pm to 9 pm
Summer Indigenous Artisans Market
Bill Reid Gallery
Saturday, June 20, 2026
West Vancouver, BC
Gathering at Ambleside ParkSaturday
Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Avenue
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 pm to 5 pm
Whistler, BC
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 am to 5 pm
West Fraser Valley
Langley, BC
Douglas Park Spirit Square
Sunday, June 21, 2026
11 am to 3 pm
Maple Ridge, BC
Memorial Peace Park
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10 am to 2 pm
Surrey / White Rock, BC
Semiahmoo Park
Friday, June 19, 2026
3 pm to 8 pm
East Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, BC
Shxwhá:y Village Cultural Centre
Friday, June 19, 2026
6 pm to 10:30 pm
South Vancouver Island
Victoria, BC
Royal Roads University
Friday, June 19, 2026
10 am to 3 pm
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Sunday, June 21, 2026
12 pm to 4 pm
North Vancouver Island
Campbell River, BC
Robert Ostler Park
Sunday, June 21, 2026
8 am to 5 pm
Comox Valley, BC
K’ómoks First Nation Celebration
Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 pm to 8 pm
Powell River, BC
Free public showing of kʷaθ nan (Namesake)
Patricia Theatre (5848 Ash Ave)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:30 pm
Sechelt, BC
shishalh Nation Hall (5532 Xenichen Ave)
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 am
Southern Interior
Kamloops, BC
Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour,
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 am to 4 pm
Kelowna, BC
Leon Avenue
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 am to 7 pm
Northwestern BC
Prince Rupert, BC
Prince Rupert Lester Centre
Sunday, June 21, 2026
12 pm
Northeastern BC
Prince George, BC
Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 am to 5 pm