EVOQ Celebrates National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada
June in Canada marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month (as of 2009) and June 21st National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. EVOQ encourages you to learn about the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Join us in celebrating the richness of Indigenous culture and we invite you to participate in celebratory activities that highlight Canada’s Indigenous communities.
It is possible to participate in one or more of these events:
MONTREAL :
- McCORD MUSEUM: Special Indigenous Cultures Programming / Link to details
- CABOT SQUARE
- MONTREAL NATIVE
An afternoon of activities at Arthur-Therrien Park in Verdun from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be activities for all ages. No registration required. / Link to details on Montreal Native Facebook Page
- CINEMATHEQUE QC
June 15th at 6:30p.m. and June 18th at 3:30p.m. / Link to details (French screening)
- LE NOUVEL ENSEMBLE MODERNE
June 16th at 7:30p.m. / Link to details (information in French only)
- BANQ
June 18th at 7 p.m. / Link to details (information in French only)
OTTAWA
- Summer Solstice Indigenous Festivals / Link to details
TORONTO
- City of Toronto marks National Indigenous Peoples Month with Indigenous Arts Festival / Link to Press Release
- Ashbridges Bay Park Concert & Drone Show
Photo credit for main image (top): Government of Canada