June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Across BC, communities are coming together to celebrate with music, dancing, food, storytelling, and more. Whether you’re attending as a family, with friends, or on your own, these gatherings are a chance to connect, learn, and show support.
Here are some events taking place across the province in 2026:
Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler
June 21 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat7úl Cultural Centre in Whistler. Enjoy a full day of cultural programming, with live performances, storytelling, kids and family crafts, interpretive forest walks, comedy, an artist market, and more. Kids and youth 18 and under receive free admission.
Visit Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s website to learn more.
Vancouver Island
Royal Roads University, Victoria
June 19 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Royal Roads University for a community celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This free event will feature live performances, an Indigenous artists and vendors fair, cultural activities, guided nature walks, food trucks, and more.
Visit Royal Roads University’s website to learn more.
Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Comox
June 20 | 1 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate with K’ómoks First Nation for a full day of live music, cultural activities, food and craft vendors, and guided walks. This welcoming event highlights the contributions and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Visit K’ómoks First Nation’s website to learn more.
Interior and Northern BC
Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour, Kamloops
June 21 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc invites the community to gather at the TteS Powwow Arbour on Powwow Trail for a free, family-friendly celebration. The day will include live performances, drumming, dancing, food trucks, a vendor market, and activities for all ages.
Visit Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc’s website to learn more.
Leon Avenue, Kelowna
June 21 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Turtle Island Festival, hosted by Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society in the heart of Kelowna. The celebration will include music, dancing, children’s activities, a mini powwow, artisan vendors, and food.
Visit Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s website to learn more.
Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, Prince George
June 21 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. This welcoming community event will include Indigenous artisans, musicians, drummers, dancers, activities for all ages, bannock and other food, and interactive displays with community partners.
Visit Lheidli T’enneh’s website to learn more.
