National Indigenous Peoples Day
Recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
Honour and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by joining us for a free community celebration at Civic Square (6100 Willingdon Ave).
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 on site with a beautiful spindle whorl design by Indigenous artist Amanda Hugon.
This family-friendly event is free to attend and everyone is welcome. With a SkyTrain station nearby, residents are encouraged to leave their car at home and take transit or choose an active transportation option such as walking or cycling.
Event information
| Performance | Time |
|---|---|
| Welcome and opening by Chinook Song Catchers | 3 pm |
| Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack) | 3:30 pm |
| Kwikwetlam | 4 pm |
| Kung Jaadee | 4:30 pm |
| Edzi'u | 5 pm |
| DJ Paisley Eva | 5:30 pm |
| Eli Gosselin-Zhiishiigwe | 6 pm |
| Murrey Porter | 6:30 pm |
We’ll have bannock (while supplies last) and there will also be a variety of food options available for purchase on-site.
- Another Coyote
- Blue Sky Art
- Deadly Unicorn
- Falling Leaf Leather Goods
- Frettchan Studios
- Giggy's Bead Boutique
- Haisla Dreams Creations
- Hawklace
- Little Metis Things
- Melissa Benson Designs
- Mom Moose
- Nakota Design
- Shorty Legacy
- The Ivory Kraken
- Thundercloud Designs
- ʔə́y̓ šxʷqʷéləwən Creations
Community members join in and learn a traditional dance.
Making prints designed by Kwikwetlem artist Sweewa with lino carved by apprentice Mike Stanley.
An Indigenous vendors market featured arts, crafts, jewelry, books and more.
Dancers from Spakwus Slolem represented Squamish Nation.
ReconciliACTION with Hope and Health.
Hands on and interactive information booths, including this one hosted by Spirit of the Children.
Creating art by colouring a design by Tsleil-Waututh artist Candace Thomas.
Enjoying delicious Bannock.
June is National Indigenous History Month
June marks an opportunity for us to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples and to learn about their histories, cultures, languages, and ways of life. Engage with Indigenous history, culture and art throughout the month of June in the following programs offered by the City of Burnaby!
Visit the Burnaby Village Museum
Learn more about Coast Salish culture and join the team for free activities.
- Storytime in the Indigenous Learning House – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:30 pm
- Learn about Hazel’s cedar basket at the Love Farmhouse
Or join us for an Indigenous film in our historic Central Park Theatre on June 13! Directed by Mohawk-Canadian filmmaker Tracey Deer, Beans explores the 1990 Oka Crisis at Kanesatake, which Deer lived through as a child, through the eyes of Tekehentahkhwa (nicknamed "Beans"), a young Mohawk girl whose perspective on life is radically changed by these events. Your admission includes a personal popcorn and non-alcoholic beverage. Age 16+. Please note this film includes scenes of violence, substance use, and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Artwork display at City Hall celebrates Indigenous ingenuity May 30 – June 30
In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, a presentation of artwork at City Hall from the City of Burnaby’s Art Collections highlights the contributions of renowned Indigenous artists Shuvinai Ashoona, Robert Houle, Chris Paul, Susan Point, Roy Henry Vickers, Lyle Wilson and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun. This artistic display is complemented by a display produced by the Burnaby Village Museum. Enhanced with a natural display of plants traditionally found in the region alongside meticulously crafted maquettes depicting owls, fish, cranes and eagles, this presentation celebrates the inherent beauty of the territory on which the City of Burnaby is located. This display honours the original stewards of these lands: the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples.
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