Indigenous Peoples Day in Nanaimo included visit from Prime Minister – Nanaimo Bulletin
June 22, 2026
Hundreds celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day at Nanaimo’s Maffeo Sutton Park, plus a visit to the Nanaimo Museum by the Prime Minister in recognition of the day.
National Indigenous Peoples Day, originally named National Aboriginal Day, was formed in 1996, following calls from various Indigenous groups, including the Assembly of First Nations and the Sacred Assembly, wanting a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
