Throughout the territories, thousands of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and non-Indigenous people are coming together to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.
From the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Wiiliideh site along Yellowknife River to Somba K’e Park by the lake, Chief Drygeese Territory was filled with sacred ceremonies, prayers, dancing, music and stories from across Turtle Island’s North.
From the swift driving rhythms of the Edmonton Métis Dancers to the radiating beat of the Dene Drummers, Yellowknives Dene First Nation and North Slave Métis Alliance hosted celebrations, sharing traditional stories, knowledges and Indigenous practices of honouring the lands and waters.
June 21 is the summer solstice, a day that many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities celebrate their culture and traditions in a land they have called home since time immemorial.
Stay tuned for more stories this weekend honouring Indigenous Peoples Day, more to come!
