June 21st is National Aboriginal Day. There are 3 main groups of Aboriginal people in Canada: First Nations, Inuit and Métis. This year, National Aboriginal day is on the same day as the Summer Solstice. June 21st is the longest day in the year. There will be special events in most communities in B.C., and you can experience traditional music, dancing, crafts and cuisine.
Adapted from The Westcoast Reader for June 2013
Click on the link below to read about the events for this year.
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Susan Aglukark is a singer who grew up in Nunavut. She singsin English and Inuktitut.O Siem is one of her most popular songs.
Taken from the Westcoast Reader
Taken from the Westcoast Reader
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