National Indigenous Peoples Day Events Around Vancouver 2025

by Alexis Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 — 12:59pm PDT

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With these National Indigenous Peoples Day events (June 21) take the opportunity to learn, celebrate, and honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis). Be inspired to continue your learning and support Indigenous cultures, brands, and entrepreneurs beyond just one day.

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National Indigenous People Day Events

These events are all happening on June 21, 2025:

The Carnegie Community Centre is hosting their third annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Block Party on June 21 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Drop by for cultural sharing performances, community organization tables, and much more. Everyone is welcome.
From 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Ambleside in West Vancouver, Indigenous artists will share traditional art forms with the community. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages and will shine a light on languages, music and dance, cultures, and the immeasurable contributions of First Nations peoples.
The City of Burnaby is hosting a free event for National Indigenous Peoples Day at Civic Square (6100 Willingdon Ave). From 3:00pm to 7:00pm the event will feature an Indigenous artisans market, activities for the whole family, and a variety of performances that include dance, live music, spoken word, and storytelling.
There’s a Celebration & Wellness Event in Surrey from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre. Hosted by Semiahmoo, Kwantlen and Katzie First Nations, the event will include cultural sharing from the local First Nations with teachings and practice through art, music, storytelling, dance and more.
Hotlatch: Indigenous Peoples Day brings together the hottest queer Indigenous DJs, artists, and dancers for an all-day party on June 21 at the Birdhouse in Vancouver. From 3:00pm to 9:00pm enjoy the Patio Party, then from 9:00pm to 2:00am the Warehouse Dance Party takes place. Come for the sunshine, stay for the beats. This event is open to all, but uplifts 2-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and queer Indigenous people. Expect drag performances and genre-defying DJs. More to be announced.
The Kitsilano Showboat along the waterfront in Vancouver will host free a program on June 21st featuring Katisha Paul and Steven Seegerts starting at 7:00pm.
New Westminster will have an event at Moody Park from 9:30am to 2:00pm in collaboration with the Spirit of the Children Society, Qayqayt First Nation and the City of New Westminster. There will be cultural entertainment, activities, arts and crafts, Indigenous vendors and storytelling.
Catch a free Documentary Screening of YINTAH, presented by Amnesty International Canada at Douglas College from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. YINTAH follows Howilhkat Freda Huson and Sleydo’ Molly Wickham during the years-long campaign of violence, harassment, discrimination, and dispossession perpetrated against the Indigenous Wet’suwet’en resisting the construction of Coastal GasLink (CGL) liquified natural gas pipeline through their unceded ancestral territory without their free, prior and informed consent.
Pride of Life at Howe Sound Taphouse in East Vancouver from 8:00pm to 10:00pm (doors at 7:00pm) is an event to honour the rich culture, tradition, and contributions of Indigenous communities with a drag show full of engaging speeches, food, art, and more.
There is free admission for all at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art on June 21 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Join the National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration in Richmond for cultural performances, opportunity to connect with Indigenous Elders, traditional food, arts, crafts, and more at City Centre Community Centre from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The event is free but registration is required.
The National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Grandview Park in East Vancouver features a lineup of performances by talented artists and dancers, a welcome by Chief Bill Williams, and an Indigenous Market. At 11:00am, the Celebration Walk with begin at 1719 Franklin St walking towards Grandview Park.
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge, hosted by Fraser River Indigenous Society will showcase drumming, dancing, storytelling, vendors, family-friendly activities, and bannock from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Join the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society for National Indigenous Peoples Day in a celebration of sharing culture through food, games, entertainment, and a market at Douglas Park Spirit Square in Langley from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Check out chillcouture: Shxwthit’awkw’ at Shxwhá:y Village Cultural Centre in Chilliwack for an event full of fashion, art, music, and Indigenous culture at 6:00pm.

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Add Indigenous tourism experiences in BC to your travel plans. Download the Indigenous Tourism BC app to find local tourism operators. Include Indigenous tourism in your travel plans.
Connection to Land, People and Culture. Commit to learning about the land where you live! Start with a tour with Talaysay Tours in Vancouver and visit these Indigenous Cultural Centres in Southern BC when you’re traveling around the province this summer.
Support Indigenous digital economies. Resourceful entrepreneurs are now serving patrons through online orders, delivery service and virtual events. Shop online for Indigenous fashion, food, wine and art to show your support for Indigenous lands, cultures and businesses.
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More Resources, Events, and Attractions

Check out VALUE by Rebecca Belmore at the Museum of Anthropology. The exhibit is on display now until October 19, 2025 and offers an examination of 4 important works of Belmore’s, critiquing the ongoing condition of colonialism.
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is showcasing Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist on now until February 2026.
Nuxalk Strong at the Museum of Anthropology features 71 works on display now until January, 2026.
The Work of Repair: Redress & Repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver explores the museum’s ongoing decolonization efforts and relationship-building with Indigenous communities. Opening June 20, 2025.
Watch a screening of Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again presented by VIFF. Show dates available June 6-9, 12, and 21.
Celebrating Indigenous History Month with Vancouver Farmers Markets as they feature Indigenous vendors throughout the month of June including Ravensong Soap, Big City Bannock, Hype Chocolate, and Cedar Hot Sauce. Special drumming by Willie Lewis. Join the special market opening on June 4, 2025 and then on every Wednesday throughout the month.