We join Canada to recognize the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis for National Indigenous Peoples Day.
If you want to partake in the different events honouring the National Day, here are some that are happening across Montreal this week:
Attend a free concert honouring National Indigenous People's Day
What: For the fourth consecutive year, the POP Montreal music festival is partnering with Indigenous services organizations Resilience Montreal and the Native Women’s Shelter to host a free concert in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Where: Cabot Square
What time: 3pm
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Participate at the city’s biggest Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
What: To honour National Indigenous Day, Native Montreal is collaborating with the Southern Quebec Inuit Association (SQIA) and the Tasiutigiit Association for a day of celebration. The event will feature activities for all ages and scheduled performances by Backwater Township, Micmac Drive, and Nina & Sierra Segalowitz.
Where: Parc Arthur-Therrien
What time: From 1pm to 8pm
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Attend a special Indigenous Peoples Day Performance at Juin en Musique in Outremont.
What: The Outremont neighbourhood is hosting a special performance for its June in Music series with performances by Indigenous artist Akawui and Tee Cloud. There will also be activities offered throughout the evening.
Where: 1314 Avenue Bernard, Montréal, QC H2V, Canada
What time: Activities will start 5:30pm while music performances will begin at 7pm.
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Visit an Indigenous Exhibition at the Montreal Fine Arts Museum for free
What: The Museum is offering free admission to its collections and exhibitions (with the exception of the major exhibition Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: Three Hundred Years of Flemish Masterworks).
Where: Montreal Fine Arts Museum
What time: June 21, from 10am to 5pm (no reservations required)