National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21st
Every year, on June 21st, First Light hosts a series of events and activities that celebrate the rich and diverse histories & contributions of Indigenous people in Canada, as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD).
Save the Date
Join us as we come together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! 🎉
Experience the beauty of Indigenous culture through music, dance, art, and storytelling in a day full of connection and community. 💛✨
Keep an eye out for the official location announcements on this webpage, or our social media
What should you bring?
Consider bringing the following items if you are joining us:
Seating
Bring a folding chair or blanket.
Sun Protection
For our events taking place outside, remember to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Hydration
We recommend packing a water bottle with you. While participating in dancing, or sitting under the sun, you will need to keep hydrated!
Safety Notice
Our celebrations are family-friendly, community-focused event. To keep the space safe and welcoming for all, we ask that everyone respects this as a drug and alcohol-free event.
How Can I Celebrate?
Here on this page, we’ve collected a list of resources to help you celebrate NIPD.
Contribute
You can also make a difference to the First Light community by donating today. Every donation contributes to the betterment of our organization as well as the wide range of programs and services we offer. All donations are tax deductible.
Learn More
Gaining an understanding of the Indigenous cultures in our province is important if you want to celebrate on NIPD. The following list of resources are meant to add on to our Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training. For more information on our training program or to book a session, visit firstlightnl.ca/training or email [email protected].
Gathering of Voices: Summer Feast
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrations are offered alongside the Gathering of Voices, a gathering focused on gathering community and allies together for a shared meal, storytelling, listening, and shared reflection. While the gatherings are separate, they share values of kinship, reciprocity, and care in how we use language and relate to one another.
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