National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 Community Events

Press Release

June 18, 2025

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! A day to acknowledge and honour the histories, culture, and achievements of Métis, First Nations and Inuit peoples. Check-out the list below for events affiliated with the MNO or MNO Community Councils.

Oshawa and Durham Métis Council Hosts 16th

Annual Métis Heritage Celebration

• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10a.m. to 4p.m.
• Location: 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa
• Details: This free event will showcase the rich history and vibrant traditions of the Métis people through cultural performances, traditional cuisine, and interactive workshops.
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Brantford National Indigenous Peoples Day Event

• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11a.m. to 7p.m.
• Location: Earl Haig Family Fun Park (101 Market St. S., Brantford)
• Details: This free event will include performances by Indigenous drummers, singers, and dancers, food stalls, craft booths, various cultural activities, and a lacrosse demonstration.
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City of Guelph Hosts Nation Celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

• Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 5:30p.m.
• Location: Riverside Park (709 Woolwich St., Guelph)
• Details: This year’s event includes a headlining performance by Oneida Wolf Clan, Six Nations singer/songwriter Lacey Hill; First Nations drummers and dancers; Inuit drummers; Métis jigging; food for purchase from Sista’s MexiKanata and PowWow Café; and artisanal and informational booths.
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Ottawa Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

• Date: June 21-22, 2025 | Saturday: 9:30a.m. to 11p.m. | Sunday: 9:30a.m. to 5p.m.
• Location: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa
• Details: The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members to share knowledge, foster understanding, and celebrate the richness of Canada’s Indigenous cultures.
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Continue to check this page for new events as we will be updating it throughout the week!

Please feel free to contact Commops@metisnation.org to submit to the MNO Communications Team any events happening in your community.

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!

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