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National Indigenous Peoples Day is Saturday, June 21. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures that make up Canada. Here are some events you can attend to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Winnipeg this weekend.
Friday, June 20
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ University of Manitoba (Bannatyne Campus)
June 20, 9 am - 1 pm
Join Ongomiizwin on June 20 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ Health Sciences Centre
June 20, 10 am -2 pm
Join the Health Sciences Centre for a market featuring Indigenous Artisans.
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
June 20, 11 am - 2:30 pm
Join Circles for Reconciliation for their 3rd annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Barbecue.
Saturday, June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ The Children's Museum
June 21, 11 am- 3 pm
This is a day to celebrate and learn about the history and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Manitoba, with story times at 12:00pm and 2:00 pm.
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ The Forks
June 21, 9 am - 6 pm
The Forks will co-host National Indigenous Peoples Day with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM). The day will be celebrated with Indigenous performers, including dancers, musicians, and DJs.
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ The Winnipeg Art Gallery
June 21, 7 pm -10 pm
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with a concert of an incredible lineup of artists that brings together Prairie poets, performers, producers & artists to create new collaborative work with a hip-hop / R&B base.
Sunday, June 22
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ Manitoba Museum
June 22, 10 am - 3 pm
Join the Manitoba Museum for a Bead-A-Thon
National Indigenous Peoples Day @ Assiniboine Park
June 22, 11 am - 5 pm
Join in at Assiniboine Park on Sunday, June 22, for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. All activities take place at the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf and inside The Leaf classroom.
This list has been derived from the Manitoba College of Social Workers.