You’re Invited: More Celebratory Events of National Aboriginal Day Across Canada June 16-24, 2012

This video presents “National Aboriginal Day”:

June 21 is National Aboriginal Day in Canada.

The 18th annual National Aboriginal Day will be celebrated across Canada on June 21.

In 1996, the Governor General of Canada proclaimed June 21 to be National Aboriginal Day.

The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples:

First Nations
Inuit
Métis

Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.

On June 21, join thousands of Canadians across the country as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day:

to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada

which is part of the “Celebrate Canada!” program, which also includes
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24)
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27)
- Canada Day (July 1)

Throughout the month of June, you will find numerous events and activities that highlight the rich and unique cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit, including traditional drumming and dancing ceremonies, fiddle performances, and arts and crafts shows.

Most of these celebratory events and activities are FREE.

This is an update to my previous blog You’re Invited: Five Toronto Events Celebrate Indigenous Peoples & Cultures June 12-August 19, 2012.

18th Annual National Dboriginal Day. Contact Mae Maracle at 416-392-5583; toronto.ca/diversity

Art Show

June 18 to 23

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

Location: City Hall Rotunda, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario

Sponsored by the Toronto District School Board Aboriginal Education Centre

First Nations’ dancing, drumming and sunset ceremony

June 21, 2012, 6 p.m. – Sunset

Fort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto

Aboriginal Day 2012 – 4 km Run/Walk

June 23, 10 a.m.

Humber River, Toronto

Toronto Zoo

Toronto Zoo celebrates National Aboriginal Day: Saturday, June 23

Waterside Theatre Special Presentation 2:30-3:30 pm

celebrating the unique heritage and diverse cultures with authentic First Nations drummers and dancers

experience an interactive presentation of drumming and dancing with the Smoke Trail Singers

Free admission with status card which allows you FREE admission only to Waterside Theatre Special Presentation, and does not include admission to the Toronto Zoo

*Please note all events subject to change without notice.

Contact Info:
Toronto Zoo
361A Old Finch Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 5K7Phone: 416-392-5929

A Gathering: Peel’s Aboriginal Celebration

June 23, 2012, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

9050 Bramalea Rd., Chinguacousy Park, Brampton, Ontario

“Aboriginals Got Talent”

June 20, 2012

N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre

Memorial Park, Sudbury

National Aboriginal Day @ Bell Park, Sudbury

June 21, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Bell Park, Sudbury, Ontario

Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival: JUNE 21 – 24, 2012

Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa

Everyone Welcome!!

FREE Admission For ALL Events & Programming

“The Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival is one of the few Aboriginal Arts Events that truly represents the cultural diversity of our urban Aboriginal community, with full participation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists.”