National Indigenous Peoples Day @ Royal Roads
Fri. 19th Jun. 2026, 10:00 am - Fri. 19th Jun. 2026, 3:00 pm
Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road,
Colwood, Capital RD

Admission: Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.

OVERVIEW

10 a.m.:
LekwungenTraditional Dancers and Singers performance at shore stage
10:30 a.m.:
Welcome ceremony, traditional welcome and opening remarks on the shore stage
Opening Prayer
10:40 a.m.:
Traditional canoe landing protocol practice on the shore of the Esquimalt Lagoon led by Lekwungen (Songhees Nation) Elder Butch Dick
12 p.m.:
Field stage opens for performances:
Joyful Jiggers with Calvin Cairns
Esquimalt Singers and Dancers
Nate Harris
Zero Whonnock
Ahousaht Drummers and Singers
Traditional plant walks on Charlie's Trail along Colwood Creek with Cowichan Elder Kenneth Elliott
All day:
Canoe challenges
Children’s field games (Ultimate and Golf Canada)
Lahal Game Demonstration
Children's craft tent
Frybread station
Food trucks (food & beverages for purchase)
Vendors market, partner displays and more!
2:45 p.m.:
Closing ceremony

Colwood, Capital RD
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