A roundup of events in Greater Victoria and around Vancouver to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.
University of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Roads University National Indigenous Peoples Month and Day. With Canoe Landing Protocol Practice and Challenge, Indigenous artists and vendors fair, live performances, field games, guided nature walks, food trucks and much more. Friday, June 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Royal Roads University campus, 2005 Sooke Rd., Colwood. Everyone welcome, details at royalroads.ca/nipd.
National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Open house on Friday, June 21, featuring new work by Chris Paul. In continued celebration of National Indigenous History Month at the Gallery, Coast Salish artist Virgil Sampson will share teachings on drum practices as well as traditional and contemporary techniques in the sphere of drum making on Thursday, June 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is always free for Indigenous People. 1040 Moss St., Victoria. More at aggv.ca.
An Evening with Art Napoleon, hosted by Ry Moran. In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, join us for an evening of music and discussion with singer-songwriter Art Napoleon. As Art prepares to return to his home territories, the evening will be part conversation, part performance and part farewell. Hosted by Victoria Conservatory Guest Artist in Residence Ry Moran, Art will be sharing a number of his songs alongside reflections on his musical journey. Friday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.
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