National Indigenous History Month (June 1-30)

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. There are a variety of events and activities taking place in Richmond throughout the month to learn more about the cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples.

We encourage everyone to participate in the engaging and educational activities below.

• Wed, June 4 – StortWalk at Cambie
• Thu, Jun 5 – Indigenous Author Series: Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird
• Sat, Jun 7 – Medicine Pouch Workshop
• Thu, Jun 12 – Various
• Sat, Jun 14 – Cedar Weaving Coaster Making Workshop
• Tue, Jun 17 – Film Club: Night Raiders
• Sat, Jun 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
• Wed, Jun 25 – Cedar Rope Bracelet Workshop
• Thu, Jun 26 – Indigenous Author Series: Jessica Johns – Bad Cree
• Sat, Jun 28 – Colours of the Land: The Art of Indigenous Wool Dyeing
• Sun, Jun 29 – Indigenous Author Series: Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird

For more information about each activity, please visit here.

Ongoing

Cedar: Tree of Life Take-Home Activity Kit

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a $7 take-home activity kit for ages 6–12. Learn about the cedar tree and create a cedar twined bracelet with materials and video guidance from Musqueam weaver Vivian Mearns Notaro. Proceeds support a charity of her choice. Register at RichmondMuseum.ca.

Kits will be available for pick up at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex from June 17 to 21.
Richmond Museum
Jun 17-21
Mon to Fri 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat and Sun 10:00am-5:00pm