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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Event Description
To recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, we invite you to explore the Enji naagdowing Anishinaabe waadiziwin Trail at the Arboretum.
This journey into Anishinaabe medicine plants, as told by the Anishinaabe people involved in its development, explores the use of plants and their connections to culture, language, ecology, and history. The Anishinaabe waadiziwin trail is approximately 1.1 kilometres, from the Nature Interpretive Centre to Hickory Valley. The land is hilly with packed earth, gravel and wood mulch surfaces. Muddy trails are slippery when wet — use at your own risk.
There is no admission to visit the Arboretum, and we are offering free parking at the Arboretum on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Please note: Construction work is in progress at the Arboretum entrance, but the Arboretum and trail access remains open.
Learn more on the RBG blog: Learning and Reflecting on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge
About National Indigenous People Day
Celebrated in Canada every 21 June, National Indigenous Peoples Day is an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. National Indigenous Peoples Day is the same day as the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) and was chosen for its important symbolism to many Indigenous peoples.
Part of the Cootes Paradise Trail System
Established in 1927 for its significance as a migratory bird stopover, Cootes Paradise is RBG’s largest and most diverse sanctuary at over 600 hectares. The area features a 320-hectare river-mouth marsh, 16 creeks and 25 kilometres of shoreline.
Access this trail at RBG’s Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Road, Hamilton ON.
