Located outside of Saskatoon on sacred land with more than 6,000 years of Indigenous history, Wanuskewin inspires visitors to better understand and celebrate the culture, history and tradition of this region. Its galleries, exhibitions and sweeping prairie landscape are a tribute to the people of the Northern Plains. On June 21, Wanuskewin presents a popular dance, music and visual art event with admission by donation. There are also stations throughout the park, with guided and self-guided tours taking place throughout the day.

Mādahòkì Farm (Ontario)

In addition to hosting the Ojibway Spirit Horses, June 21 is a big day at Mādahòkì Farm. Located outside of Ottawa, the farm’s annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors. National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated with a fashion show, pony rides, public picnic and interactive demonstration stations that include an opportunity to create your own medicine bag, ride a mechanical bull and attempt axe-throwing and archery. The event continues into the weekend through a series of creative workshops and cooking classes, as well as a competitive pow wow.  There is no public on-site parking, but a shuttle runs from Algonquin College.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park (Alberta)

An hour’s drive south of Calgary, interactive exhibits at Blackfoot Crossing introduce visitors to the history, language and culture of the Siksika First Nation. There are regular dance and craft demonstrations, and visitors can also arrange to camp overnight inside an on-site tipi, learn traditional survival skills, and sample traditional Indigenous food at the restaurant. On June 21, Blackfoot Crossing presents an Opening Elder Demonstration, dances, live exhibits, special tours, a tipi opening and free barbecue.

Celebrations in Winnipeg (Manitoba)

Since 2007, APTN’s annual Indigenous Day Live takes place on the closest Saturday to National Indigenous Peoples Day. Located at The Forks, it features a full day of cultural activities and music by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis performers. There is also a free evening concert. Beyond The Forks, Winnipeg’s Exchange District is presenting a free, all-day, family-friendly concert, while the Mashkiki Gitigaan Medicine Garden hosts a sacred fire and a pipe ceremony led by an Elder.

Wendake (Quebec)

With a fantastic museum, restaurant and hotel, Wendake also hosts the annual Wendake International Pow Wow. It is one of the largest events of its kind in Canada, attracting more than 200 dancers and drummers from Indigenous communities across in Quebec, Canada and the United States. Tens of thousands of visitors attend the performances, enjoying traditional food, art and music. Wendake offers full-board packages with accommodation, activities and meals, including the opportunity to sleep overnight in a stunning replica of a traditional Huron-Wendat longhouse.

Ojibwe Cultural Foundation (Ontario)

The Ojibwe Cultural Foundation was established to safeguard and revitalize the language, culture, arts, spirituality and traditions of the Anishinaabe People residing on Manitoulin Island and its surrounding regions. Situated within the M’Chigeeng First Nation, the expansive facility spans 11,000 square feet and includes a museum, art gallery, language resources, healing lodge, ancient scrolls and a performance amphitheatre. Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, is located on Lake Huron, about a two-hour drive from Sudbury.

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (British Columbia)