Full slate of events on tap for Indigenous Peoples Day
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A wide array of events is coming to Brandon this weekend for National Indigenous Peoples Day, including a talent show, live music and archery sessions.
The day dedicated to celebrating Indigenous heritage and culture falls on Saturday, and this year events are set to run from noon to 8 p.m. at the Riverbank Discovery Centre.
The City of Brandon and the Brandon Area Community Foundation, as well as the federal government, are supporting the local celebration.
Dancers participate in a powwow demonstration at National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at the Riverbank Discovery Centre in 2024. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun files)
A pipe ceremony launches the day at 10 a.m., and the scheduled list of events kicks off at noon with an opening ceremony, followed by live music from local singer Julianna Moore at 1 p.m., a powwow demo, a puppet show and jigging.
A talent show starts at 5:15 p.m., followed by local musician Mitchell Makoons performing at 6 p.m.
Displays will be set up on site, as well as children’s activities and a food tent.
The day of celebration falls alongside summer solstice, as the longest day of the year has had historical significance to Indigenous people, the Government of Canada says on an information page.
“For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year,” says the page dedicated to the day. “The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples, marking a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.”
The national day of celebration of Indigenous history draws its roots from 1996, when Gov. Gen. Roméo LeBlanc declared June 21 as “National Aboriginal Day.”
Support for the idea traces back earlier to 1982 when the National Indian Brotherhood, now known as the Assembly of First Nations, called for the creation of a day of solidarity.
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