Legal Centre Closed – June 20th – Indigenous Peoples Day
The Peterborough Community Legal Centre will be closed on Friday, June 20th to observe and honour National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples across the country. We close on National Indigenous Peoples Day for our staff to reflect on Canada’s colonial history, the ways in which that history continues to impact present day Indigenous communities and our joint responsibility to think about and work towards reconciliation.
The Peterborough Community Legal Centre is located in Nogojiwanong (known colonially as Peterborough), the place at the end of the rapids, which is in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishnaabeg. Nogojiwanong resides in Treaty 20 Michi Saagig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. This includes the Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoliel, and Georgina Island First Nations. The Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters.
The theme for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 is “Keeping the Circle Strong through the Sacred Relationship with Mother Earth” which reflects the pride that First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities take in their rich heritage, traditions and cultures through being the caretakers of Mother Earth and water the giver of life.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is held in June, which is also Indigenous History Month. This is a time for all Canadians to reflect and learn about the history, contributions, cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. The Legal Centre would like to encourage residents of Nogojiwangong to partake in events that support this learning. Events are being held across Nogojiwangong from June 20th to 23rd:
FRIDAY JUNE 20th, 2025
Nogojiwangong Friendship Centre gathering
- 10am-2pm
- Nogojiwangong Friendship Centre
- 380 Armour Rd, Peterborough
City of Peterborough – Instagram Live Session with the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisor and Advisor for Indigenous Relations, and Accessibility Compliance Specialist
- 10am
- Virtual
- Join through the @cityptbo Instagram account
SATURDAY JUNE 21st, 2025
Curve Lake Community Celebrations
- Sunrise Ceremony: 5:30am
- Celebrations: 11am – 3pm
- Fireworks: 9:30pm (dusk)
- Lime Kiln Park
- 70 Whetung St, Curve Lake
The City of Peterborough is running events all day on Saturday June 21, 2025:
Strawberry Ceremony:
- 8:30 – 9:30am
- Millennium Park
- 130 King Street, Peterborough
Children’s Activities
- 10am – 12pm
- Peterborough Public Library Main Branch
- 345 Aylmer Street N, Peterborough
Hand Drumming and Song
- 12:30 – 1:30pm
- Miskin Law Community Complex
- 271 Landsdowne St W, Peterborough
MONDAU JUNE 23rd, 2025
Walk a Mile in Moccasins Workshop (on historical and intergenerational trauma experience by Indigenous Peoples)
- 1 – 4:30pm
- Peterborough Public Library
- 345 Aylmer St N
The Legal Centre also implores members of the community to educate themselves and reflect on the merit of the One Canadian Economy Bill, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.
Also known as Bill C-5, this piece of proposed federal legislation has been a contentious topic in parliament and among many Indigenous leaders including Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
For information about the history of National Indigenous Peoples Day please visit: Government of Canada National Indigenous Peoples Day