Regional Events Listing – National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st 2025
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day🌿 An opportunity to honour the cultures, traditions, & contributions of First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Peoples. Aligned with the summer solstice, it’s a time of renewal, gathering, & connection to the land.
Local events are happening across the region, offering space to share stories, food, music, & culture. Join with family, friends, & community to take part, learn, & reflect.
Regional Events Listing
Castlegar
Aboriginal Day – Hosted by the Circle of Indigenous Nations (COINS)
🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕙 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Kinnaird Park, Castlegar, BC (2501 14 Ave)
Food, Aboriginal Culture & Traditions, Crafts, Games & Vendors, Door Prizes & Giveaways ~ Everyone is welcome!
Nelson
Indigenous Day Celebrations – Hosted by the West Kootenay Métis Society
🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC (910 Second St)
Trail
Hosted by the Kootenay South Métis Society
🗓️ Sunday, June 22, 2025
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Gyro Park, Trail, BC (234 Park Rd)
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Buffalo Burgers, Fry Bread & Bannock, Métis Jigger, Traditional Jingle Dancers, Golden City Fiddlers, Eagle Bear Spirit Drummers, Kids Crafts, Artisans, & More ~ Bring Your Lawn Chairs, Everyone Welcome!
Rossland
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Rossland Museum
🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Open 10 AM–6 PM
📍 Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, Rossland, BC (1100 Hwy BC-3B)
Open by Donation All Day! ~ New Sinixt Foundations Exhibit, Discover Indigenous Basketry, Listen to Stories from Sinixt Knowledge-Keepers, & Watch the Short Film Learning mxiɬp: Cedar in the Sinixt Homeland.
Grand Forks
Hosted by Boundary Family Services and Gallery 2
🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Gallery 2 – Grand Forks Art Gallery, Grand Forks, BC (524 Central Ave)
Arts & Crafts, Water Balloon Fun, Fry Bread, Drinks, Snacks, & More! ~ Bring your own hand drum
Greenwood
Hosted by Boundary Métis Community Association
🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕙 Starts at 10 AM
📍 Greenwood Ball Park, Greenwood, BC
Food, Tipi Raising, Drumming, Boundary Youth Powwow Dancers, Indigenous Vendors, Indigenous Games & Scavenger Hunt ~ Bring your lawn chair & hand drums
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