June 21 marks National Indigenous People’s Day, when we celebrate the history and culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people across Canada. To mark the day, we’ve compiled a number of resources and activities to get involved with to celebrate and for you to advance your own learning about Indigenous people.
Events
- National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration at Grandview Park
June 21, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
FIRST UNITED will have a booth set up, stop by to say hello and hear what we’re up to! - Block Party on Main Street, between East Hastings and East Pender
June 21, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pop up performances from J.B. the First Lady, Mannix, Haida Dance Group, and more - DTES Powwow at Oppenheimer Park
June 23, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Reading
FIRST UNITED staff have been encouraged to read the following books by First Nations authors to understand the history and context of colonization in Canada. We highly encourage you to read these important texts:
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Robert P.C. Joseph
Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls, by Angela Sterritt
Local Businesses
Support local Indigenous-owned businesses today and every day.
Massy Books, https://www.massybooks.com/, 229 E Georgia St, Vancouver
All of the above books are available at Massy Books
Decolonial Clothing, https://decolonialclothing.com/, 269 E Georgia St, Vancouver
Talaysay Tours, https://www.talaysay.com/, various tour locations in Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Squamish