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National Indigenous Peoples Day
A day around the summer solstice to celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, with drumming, storytelling and feasts.
When is National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2027?
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2027 is on Monday, 21 June 2027. Other years: 2026, Sunday, 21 June 2026; 2028, Wednesday, 21 June 2028.
About National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is held in Canada on 21 June, the summer solstice, a date that holds importance for many Indigenous peoples. It celebrates the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Communities hold ceremonies, such as sunrise gatherings and smudging, along with drumming, throat singing, jigging, powwows and storytelling, craft fairs and cultural exhibitions. Foods such as bannock, wild game, salmon and Three Sisters soup are shared. Schools, museums and workplaces hold events to learn about languages, history and traditions. In Greenland, 21 June is the national day, with traditional dress, kaffemik gatherings, with coffee and cakes, and song. Local Indigenous leaders lead many events, and visitors are welcome at those open to the public.
National Indigenous Peoples Day dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | National Indigenous Peoples Day date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, 21 June 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, 21 June 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, 21 June 2028 |
What is eaten
- bannock
- salmon
- wild game
- Three Sisters soup
Also part of it, and being written: Indigenous peoples in Canada (The peoples honoured.), Inuit throat singing (The vocal games of the Inuit.), Bannock (The traditional bread.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.