Celebrating National Aboriginal Day – Dal News

June 21, 2016

Each year on June 21st, Canadians mark National Aboriginal Day, a celebration of the heritage, cultures and societal contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Events are taking place across Nova Scotia for the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, including a gathering at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. that includes musical performances and a panel discussion for the launch of the book Living Treaties: Narrating Mi’kmaw Treaty Relations.

Panelists at the event include Naiomi Metallic, a member of Dalhousie’s Board of Governors who joins Dalhousie’s Faculty of Law next month, and Dr. Daniel Paul, who has received an honorary doctorate from the university.

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