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TOGETHER, WITH OPEN HEARTS AND MINDS
National Indigenous History Month and Peoples Day 2025
June is a month of celebration–a time for all to honour the vitality, success, and beauty of Indigenous cultures and communities in Canada.
As Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate ourselves, our families, communities, lands, and cultures daily. We also celebrate you for joining in by attending local events and learning opportunities that bring us all together–and closer to the gift that is understanding each other.
We take pride in and uplift our good stories–and we want to share them with you! There are more than 200 diverse Indigenous communities in BC alone, with over 160 Indigenous-owned tourism operators and unique experiences–all with stories to share.
Broaden your experience of Indigenous leadership, language, art, ecology, literature, values, lands, economy, wisdom, and innovation. Celebrate Indigenous scholars, leaders, musicians, poets, painters, athletes, inventors, scientists, designers, and thinkers.
Take time with your family, friends, and community to connect to the land, learn about Indigenous Peoples from Indigenous Peoples, and explore Indigenous experiences and offerings.
As a witness, our stories become a part of your experience–an experience for you to remember and share in the stories you tell others about what you have seen and what matters to you. As hearts and ears open to the expression of our Indigenous stories, we create an opportunity to sit in this circle together.
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH 2025
We have dedicated this month to highlight Indigenous 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.
Our Story. Your Experience.
Come, sit, and hear our stories. You are invited to hear them firsthand as a witness to Indigenous realities and perspectives in present-day British Columbia. There are over 160 Indigenous-owned hotels and campsites, museums and cultural centres, wineries, golf courses, guided wildlife tours, and unique experiences in BC – all with stories to share.
Visit Indigenous tourism experiences and learn
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.
Explore Indigenous Language Tools
Learn 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: June 21
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.