​​​​Celebrating Indigenous cultures, creativity and community through music, local vendors and learning opportunities

BRAMPTON, ON (June 15, 2026) – The City of Brampton invites residents to mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with a free community celebration at Garden Square. ​

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Garden Square, 12 Main St. N, Brampton, ON

Residents are invited to gather at Garden Square for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026, celebrating Indigenous cultures, music, vendors and community. Credit: City of Brampton​

Held during the Brampton Farmers’ Market, this free drop-in event will feature Indigenous-owned vendors, community information booths and music from DJ 5rivers. Residents are encouraged to visit throughout the morning to explore, connect with community, support Indigenous businesses and learn more about Indigenous cultures and traditions.

The Indigenous-owned vendor market will include local artisans, makers and creators offering handmade goods, beadwork, artwork and more. Community information booths from organizations including the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), Brampton Library and Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) will also be onsite, offering residents more ways to learn, reflect and engage.

​Advancing reconciliation through Indigenous partnerships, education and action

As part of its ongoing reconciliation journey, the City of Brampton continues to advance initiatives that strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and embed Indigenous awareness across the organization.

In June 2025, Brampton City Council formally accepted the Brampton Archaeological Management Plan (BR-AMP), making Brampton one of only four municipalities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area with an archaeological management plan in place. The framework establishes a process for collaboration with Host Nations on projects taking place within their traditional territories. As part of the City’s ongoing journey towards reconciliation, the City renamed two Parkettes Mashkiki and Bangan Parkettes in September 2025 and hosted its first Pow Wow in October 2025. 

The City has also introduced Corporate Indigenous Awareness Training, mandatory for People Leaders and available to all City employees, to support learning and understanding across the organization. The City recognizes initiatives including MMIWG2S+ Red Dress campaign, Indigenous History Month programming, Treaties Recognition Week and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed annually on June 21 and is a time to celebrate and honour the diverse cultures, voices, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. The date was chosen in recognition of the summer solstice, which holds cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. ​

The event is sponsored by Algoma University and has also received funding support from the Government of Canada.

To learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day in Brampton and how to take part, visit brampton.ca/NIPD.

Land acknowledgement

The City of Brampton is located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Haudenosaunee and Wendat Nations who have called this land home since time immemorial. We recognize the Mississaugas of the Credit as the original rights holders and the signatories of Treaty 19 – the Ajetance Purchase of 1818 – and that the agreements made therein are foundational to our nation-to-nation relationship. As a City, we are committed to our ongoing role in reconciliation through meaningful action rooted in truth, justice and respect. 

We are grateful to the original caretakers of this land who have ensured we are able to work, play and live in Brampton now and in the future. ​

Additional information

• About National Indigenous History Month

• Reconciliation: A Starting Point​

• Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation​

• ​National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

• Calls to Action

• The Survivors Speak​​
  

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“National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day offer an important opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, perspectives and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In Brampton, we remain committed to deepening understanding, strengthening respect and advancing reconciliation through community connection and learning from Indigenous voices and experiences. I encourage residents to visit Garden Square, support Indigenous businesses, enjoy live entertainment and take part in this meaningful celebration.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton​