Indigenous Dates of Recognition
National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 19, we invite you to join us in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is officially recognized on June 21.
This gathering honours and celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples across Canada.
Celebrate With Us
Join us at West Harbour - James Street Plaza (3 Guise Street, Hamilton) June 19, 2026 from 12 noon to 4 pm for an afternoon of community, culture, and celebration.
Everyone is welcome for a free afternoon of culture, community, and celebration featuring:
- Indigenous performances
- Indigenous artisan vendors
- Local food trucks
Event Details
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm - Indigenous Artisan Vendor Market
Performances begin at 1pm
Location: West Harbour – James Street Plaza, 3 Guise Street, Hamilton
Parking: Public parking available at Pier 4 and Pier 8, only a short walk from the event site.
This is a free, family-friendly event. No registration is required.
Performers:
| Shakokwenios Joseph Martin is Mohawk / Ojibway from Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and is a traditional knowledge holder, dancer, singer, and storyteller. |
| Nicholas Delbaere-Sawchuk is an award-winning Métis and Ukrainian artist who brings cultural history to life through the fiddle and oral storytelling. |
| Nikki Shawana is an Indigenous artist from the Odawa Nation (Anishinaabe), Eagle Clan. Nikki is a Pow Wow Dancer, Hoop Dancer, Singer and Crafts person and is passionate about teaching others about Indigenous culture through the arts. |
| Alexandra Anaviapik is an Inuk artist, educator, and cultural performer from Pond Inlet, Nunavut. She is dedicated to sharing authentic Inuit Knowledge through traditional song, throat-singing, drum dancing, and storytelling. |
Indigenous Vendor List
Why We Celebrate
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity for all community members to come together to learn, reflect, and celebrate the diversity, strength, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. The celebrations provides a space for cultural sharing and relationship-building between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and treaty neighbours, while supporting ongoing understanding, respect and reconciliation within our communities.
Indigenous Community Partners
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