It’s the longest day of the year, and what better way to appreciate this new Canadian statutory holiday than to visit local First Nations and to be part of this national celebration and enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, traditional food, ceremonies and more.
On June 21st the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society will be hosting National Aboriginal Day at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. The festivities are open to the public and will include games, music, food, kids activities and cultural displays. Krista Reid, the cultural programing coordinator for the society, says they are excited about this year’s event, …
ABORIGINAL DAY I just couldn’t wait, for the June 21st date. It comes just once a year, so our best we wear. When it’s Aboriginal Day, we celebrate the Indian way. This is our chance, to sing and dance. As Aboriginals, we’re proud, so we celebrate really loud. We eat bannock an’ dry meat, which …
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is set to stage its annual celebration of National Aboriginal Day in Canada. This year’s fifth anniversary event will be shining bigger, brighter and better than ever. Taking place on Saturday June 18, APTN’s Aboriginal Day Live event will feature a star-studded, three-and-a-half hour nationally-televised live concert, showcasing today’s brightest …
Have you ever wondered how your kids can become more involved with National Aboriginal Day? Or maybe you’re a teacher who wants your students to be more interested in celebrating the culture of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples. In preparation for APTN’s annual celebration of National Aboriginal Day, Aboriginal Day Live, APTN is launching its annual Aboriginal …
