June 21st is National Aboriginal Day
Published by Patrick June 16th, 2006 in Aboriginal, Around the Province Tags: Aboriginal, national-aboriginal-day.
On June 21st, 2006, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many National Aboriginal Day events that will be taking place from coast to coast to coast.
June 21st kick starts the 11 days of Celebrate Canada! which includes National Aboriginal Day (June 21), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and concluding with Canada Day (July 1)!
First proclaimed by the Governor General of Canada on June 13, 1996, June 21st of every year has become a day in the Canadian calendar that presents Aboriginal peoples with a great opportunity to express great pride for their rich diverse cultures with their families, neighbours, friends and visitors.
Read more about National Aboriginal Day at the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada website. Here is a list of events in BC.