This year, EIPS schools will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, June 20 or Monday, June 23, 2025 as June 21 falls on the weekend.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a nationally recognized day for all Canadians to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. The day was chosen as National Indigenous Peoples Day because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year—and a day many Indigenous groups traditionally celebrate their heritage.
June also marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.