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June 1st marks the beginning of a month designated for all Canadians to honour the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. As Indigenous Peoples, we honour our selves, families, communities, lands, and cultures daily. This June and every month, we honour the missing children, the families left behind, and survivors of the residential schools. The celebration and work never begin or end.
Our ongoing mission at Indigenous Tourism BC is to support Indigenous tourism, job creation, language preservation, celebration cultures, stewardship of territories, and storytelling by Indigenous peoples in BC in their own words.
In June 2022, we ask all Canadians to seek firsthand experiences and education about living Indigenous cultures and realities to inspire your learning beyond the month of June.
We invite and encourage you to learn about the rich and diverse cultures of #IndigenousBC
We have dedicated this month to highlight Indigenous content creators, businesses, communities, people, video stories, and special events from some of the 200+ unique Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a month-long calendar of inspirational and educational Indigenous digital content.
Seek firsthand experiences and education about living Indigenous cultures and realities to inspire your learning beyond the month of June. We walk gently and encourage you to experience the rich and diverse cultures of #IndigenousBC. Download the Indigenous Tourism BC app to find and visit Indigenous tourism experiences in BC.
Learn More about the AppLearn more about the history, culture, and language of the keepers of the land you live on. First Voices offers online language learning tools and mobile apps with a comprehensive collection of greetings and introductory phrases from Indigenous communities around BC. Increase your child’s capacity for cultural understanding and empathy with resources that explore Indigenous perspectives on contemporary curriculum content.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21 and coincides with the summer solstice and the beginning of a season of berry picking and fishing, powwows, and gatherings for the diverse Indigenous peoples in Canada. Traditionally, there are significant gatherings in communities all across BC – parades, dancing, music, festivals, and food. Share your experience on social media with #IndigenousBC.
Check back here often to explore our growing list of Indigenous Peoples Day events.
We walk gently and encourage education and exploration about the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures in British Columbia.
