National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
June 20, 2019 at 11:38 AM
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an annual opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. On June 21, Indigenous peoples will be celebrating in their communities, and graciously sharing their ceremonies, customs and heritage with people across the country.
Our Union acknowledges and respects the rights of Indigenous peoples – to their unceded territories, as well as to their rights to preserve and protect their cultures and languages. CUPE is committed to working with Indigenous nations, communities and organizations towards reconciliation and to respect our on-going treaty relationships.
Our union is striving to educate CUPE members on the legacy of the residential school system, and the ongoing harm Canada’s assimilationist policies and laws have on Indigenous peoples.
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster reconciliation in our workplaces and communities, we encourage all members to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by sharing in the rich and proud cultures of Indigenous peoples. Please join in the celebrations by taking advantage of some of the events being held in our community on June 21 and June 22.
Friday, June 21
City Hall Courtyard
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm
Saturday, June 22
The Forks
11:00 am – 10:30 pm
