Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Rocky Point Park on Saturday, June 21

The community is invited to participate in Port Moody’s Celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at the PCT Performance Stage in Rocky Point Park (2800 block Murray Street). Enjoy cultural performances including dancing, singing, and drumming as we honour and celebrate the rich history, resilience, diversity, and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

“We acknowledge with gratitude that we live and work on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and Stó:lō (Sto:lo) Peoples,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti. “On National Indigenous Peoples Day, and every day, we recognize the enduring presence and contributions of these Nations, and we remain committed to fostering respectful relationships grounded in truth and reconciliation.

“We invite you to join us at Rocky Point Park on June 21 – around the summer solstice, which is a time of renewal and connection – to celebrate Indigenous Peoples and learn about diverse cultures through dance, music, and storytelling.” 

The Celebration of National Indigeous Peoples Day will also include a learn-to-dance session and an activity inspired by the Japanese art of rock wrapping. Led by PoMoArts, participants will wrap heart strings of intention, remembrance, healing, and hope around a rock as a symbol of the journey of reconciliation. Bannock bites will be available at the conclusion of the celebration at 3pm. All activities are free.

This is an outdoor celebration that will go ahead rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Dogs must be on a leash; smoking is prohibited in City parks at all times. Parking at Rocky Point Park (pay parking is in effect) will be extremely limited. We encourage you to leave your car at home and walk, cycle, or take public transit to the celebration.