Indigenous people paddle a canoe through the Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC
June 21

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for us to come together and reflect on the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada. On this day, you are warmly invited to learn about local Indigenous culture.

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations

Join our community for a day of fun on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, Friday, June 20th at Royal Roads University.

Schedule of events coming soon!

National Indigenous People's Day Celebrations

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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.