How First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Desmond Brown · CBC News

· Posted: Jun 20, 2025 10:13 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hr ago

Powwows and different events are being held successful the Thunder Bay, Ont., and country arsenic First Nation communities observe culture, community, food, dancing, music, contented and regalia this National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD).

NIPD, observed every June 21, honours the heritage, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities crossed Turtle Island.

In northwestern Ontario, for instance, immoderate events statesman Friday. 

For those looking to articulation the celebrations, CBC Thunder Bay has enactment unneurotic the pursuing database of powwows and different National Indigenous Peoples Day events: 

Kenora

Grand Council Treaty #3 NIPD celebrations: Saturday's events volition beryllium held astatine Point Park. Activities volition see a ceremonial tube smoking ceremonial astatine 12 p.m., a sweat lodge ceremonial astatine 2 p.m., and pontoon vessel rides from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There volition beryllium nutrient and trade vendors passim the day, arsenic good arsenic a territory fastball players accumulation hoops game. There volition beryllium constricted seating disposable and attendees are encouraged to bring their ain chairs. Food vendors should besides bring their ain tables.

Bob Goulais to MC: Kenora Chiefs Advisory Youth and Family Wellness Camp has announced that Bob Goulais volition beryllium the maestro of ceremonies for its National Indigenous Peoples Day activities. It says Goulais is Anishinaabe from Nipissing First Nation and is simply a respected speaker, accepted teacher, and facilitator known for bringing taste discourse and accepted cognition to audiences crossed the country. The all-day lawsuit volition see taste demonstrations, hands-on activities, accepted teachings, and assemblage celebration.

Sioux Lookout

Anishinaabe Giizhigan Day Celebrations: Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority are hosting Anishinaabe Giizhigan Celebrations connected Friday, June 20 successful honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Organizers committedness a fun-filled day with a escaped barbecue lunch, dancing, drumming and a peculiar impermanent quality from the Asham Stompers Jigging Group. Activities volition commencement astatine 11 a.m. astatine the hospital's main entrance.

Anishinaabe Ghiizigan mini powwow: Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre is hosting this mini powwow astatine Sioux Lookout Town Beach connected Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Thunder Bay

City-organized powwow: The Fort William First Nation volition big a powwow and diagnostic nutrient vendors, crafters and a feast. Activities volition footwear disconnected astatine 5:30 a.m. with a sunrise ceremony. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 12 p.m., expansive introduction astatine 1 p.m., and the feast astatine 5 p.m. The escaped lawsuit volition besides see giveaways. Bus work volition beryllium provided to the powwow grounds and parking is located astatine the Fort William First Nation Arena.

Red Sky Métis Independent Nation event: The Red Sky Métis Independent Nation is inviting the nationalist to a escaped National Indigenous Peoples Day lawsuit Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. astatine Fort William Historical Park. It will diagnostic activities for each ages, including Métis storytelling, earthy beverage to try, a colouring contest, a scavenger hunt and more. There volition besides beryllium an accidental to conscionable Roy the Beaver.