On June 21, the City of Mississauga will host an official ceremony in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD). Residents, Treaty and Territory holders, and visitors alike are encouraged to come out and experience this inaugural event and participate in an exciting evening of Indigenous music, art and food that celebrates this important culture across Mississauga.

What:
National Indigenous Peoples Day Official Ceremony and Event

When:
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Event begins at 6 p.m.
Official ceremony begins at 7 p.m. on the main stage

Agenda:
6 p.m. – Pre-show featuring DeeJay Jams and host, Kim Wheatley
7 p.m. – Official ceremony featuring Manitou Mkwa Singers
7:30 p.m. – Performance by Juno-nominee Shawnee Kish
8:30 p.m. – Headlining performance by singer/songwriter Logan Staats

Where:  
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
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Who:
Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga (virtual greetings)
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, MCFN

Members of Council
Kim Wheatley, Pipe Carrier from Shawanaga First Nation Reserve

Music performance by Manitou Mkwa Singers

About National Indigenous Peoples Day
This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples, that each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.

In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.