Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day

Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and honors the historical significance and value of the peoples inhabiting the north. The event is annually on June 21. This is an important ethnographic cultural holiday for the world community.

History

In 1876, the government of Canada deprived the Indian colonies of the right to self-determination and forced them to obey state laws. The right to vote among indigenous peoples only appeared in the second half of the 20th century. The initiative to establish a holiday in 1982 came from the Indian community as a sign of unity and cohesion. In 1996, it was officially established.

Interesting Facts

The number of indigenous people (First Nations) is almost 2 million.

1. Aborigines call their homeland the Land of the Midnight Sun.
2. The climate in northern Canada is characterized by severe, frosty winters and brief summers.
3. The main occupation common among indigenous peoples in the past centuries was farming. There was also trade in animal furs, and the Indians hunted animals in the endless local forests.
4. The North and West are the habitats of an unusual animal called the musk ox.

In the designated climatic zone, residents can observe an unusual natural optical phenomenon, the Northern Lights, for nearly 200 days a year.

How to Take Part

Prepare the national dish of the aborigines, moose stew. Invite guests and treat them to fried bread, which has long been a staple on the tables of the Indians. Embark on a journey along the northwest route. Get to know the traditions and culture of the peoples who inhabited these territories long before the arrival of Europeans.

When is Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2024?

Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed on June 21 each year.

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