06/20/2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day is this Sunday, June 21 and there are several opportunities to celebrate and learn across the mid-Island this weekend!
On June 20, celebrate with K’omoks Nation at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds from 2 to 9 pm, featuring performances throughout the day and a closing performance by Juno Award-winning artist Aysanabee.
On June 21, the Mid-Island Métis Nation hosts Nanaimo’s main celebration at Swy-a-lana Lagoon from 2 to 5 pm with music, dancers and speakers. While you’re downtown, stop by the Nanaimo Museum for self-guided children’s activities, including a matching game about hul’q’um’inum’ animal names, yarn friendship bracelet weaving, and an I Spy that highlights the stories of Indigenous people and cultural belongings. Throughout the week, admission proceeds are being donated to Kw’umut Lelum Foundation.
You can also join Quw’utsun at Si’em Lelum Gym and Fields in Duncan from 11 am to 3 pm for drumming, singing, medicine making, a vendor market and family-friendly activities.
We encourage you to take the time to attend an event that honours and celebrates Indigenous cultures and traditions, wherever you may be this Sunday.
