National Indigenous Peoples Day events in Manitoba [Video]

Indigenous history, culture, and resilience will be celebrated across Manitoba and Canada on June 21.

Multiple events are taking place across the province for National Indigenous Peoples Day. CTV News Winnipeg has compiled a list of what’s happening in our province. It will be updated as more events are confirmed.

Winnipeg events

Wa-Say Healing Centre will host its third annual Indigenous Day at the Forks on June 21. The event includes a powwow, with grand entry beginning at noon and closing entry at 5 p.m. There will be a concert from 5 to 9 p.m. with performances from the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Gator Beaulieu and JC Campbell.

The event is free.

The Manitoba Children’s Museum will also be highlighting Indigenous culture from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 21. Attendees can create art, help build a teepee, listen to stories and watch Indigenous drumming and dance performances. Inuit artifacts from the Manitoba Museum will …