June 21, 1996 - National Aboriginal Day

Canada’s governor general proclaims National Aboriginal Day. Canada’s aboriginal population has experienced many hardships, and typically found its own celebrations ignored by most non-aboriginals. Thus, a day that celebrated aboriginal culture and history was in the works for years. First suggested by the National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations) in 1982, then recognized by the Quebec legislature in 1990, it finally became reality when Canada’s governor general proclaimed June 21, 1996 as National Aboriginal Day. The event celebrates the cultures of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. Aboriginals, representing Canada’s fastest-growing population segment, now celebrate their heritage on this official day, which is also the summer solstice.

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