Tomorrow, Thompson will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, along with communities across the country.

A full day of activities will take place at MacLean Park by City Hall, starting with a Sunrise Ceremony around 4:45.

Here, Gina Spence, an organizer for the event, shares the significance of the ceremony.

“The sunrise ceremony is a celebration of the Summer solstice which is the longest day of the year. It’s also the first day of summer. For Indigenous people, it is celebrating that first day of summer and a new moon that comes out.”

There will be a free pancake breakfast, lunch and community feast, along with booths and entertainment.

Keewatin Tribal Council is also hosting a day of events starting at 10 am at their parking lot at 23 Nickel Road.

Both events are family friendly and free to attend.