Fog Blog Indigenous Peoples Day Log:

THURSDAY , JUNE 21 WAS THE 22ND ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN CANADA!....Canada marks the 22nd National Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday, with celebrations taking place across the country.The holiday, which began in 1996 and was originally called National Aboriginal Day, is meant to recognize and highlight the culture and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities. It is held on June 21 each year and coincides with the first day of summer. University of Toronto professor Jeffrey Ansloos, who is a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation, told Global News that the holiday offers a chance for all Canadians to experience Indigenous culture beyond headlines and textbooks.“People around us are asking questions and are curious about Indigenous experiences, and wanting to understand not only the critical social issues that Indigenous Peoples face, but also the strength and resilience, and the incredible brilliance of Indigenous Peoples,” he said.