Flag on Special Purpose Pole: National Indigenous Peoples Day and Month

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and June is National Indigenous Peoples Month.  In recognition of this, beginning on Friday, June 19, the Sante  Mawiomi flag (also known as the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag, will be flown on the Special Purpose Flagpole on the Liverpool Waterfront for a two week period.

This year, due to the serious nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada recommends celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis from the safety of your home – you can learn more about the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of indigenous peoples by reading a digital copy of one the books from the #IndigenousReads reading list or by exploring a virtual exhibit at your favourite museum.