National Aboriginal Day in Canada - June 21st.

National Aboriginal Day in Canada

Canada’s National Aboriginal Day is annually held on June 21 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. There are three Aboriginal groups in Canada – the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples

Canada’s governor general proclaimed the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996

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The Canadian government chose June 21 for National Aboriginal Day because it was on or near the June solstice. Many of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day for many generations. National Aboriginal Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the unique achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in fields as diverse as agriculture, the environment, business and the arts.

Here is a brief history of the origins of National Aboriginal Day: 
 http://www.benoitfirstnation.ca/national_aboriginal_day.htm