Throughout the month of June we celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage, culture, food and music with events and opportunities for learning and connection.
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Community & partner events 2026
June 2: Métis Career Readiness | Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Get ready for your next employment steps. Gain resume tips and interview skills in a supportive environment. More.
June 12: Ribbon skirt and shirt making workshop | Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Sewing machines and refreshments provided during this workshop from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Full details.
June 18: Cooking class | Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
How can you turn pantry staples into healthy and affordable meals and snacks? Join this cooking class for Métis youth and young adults from 1 to 3 p.m. and take home what you make. More details.
June 19: National Indigenous Peoples Day at Royal Roads
A warm invitation for a day of fun and community relations on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
June 21: Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Totems in the World
Guided by First Nations Elders, the film, "Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World” explores the story of Indigenous Veterans and how they are remembered today. The film is directed and produced by Royal Roads University professor in the School of Communication and Culture, Geoff Bird. Story Pole airs on CHEK News at 2:30 p.m. or stream live.
June 22: Growing together gardening program | Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Share skills and connect with others from 3 to 4 p.m. Refreshments provided. Full details.
June 25: Pancake breakfast| Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Enjoy a pancake breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Please register in advance as space is limited. Details.
June 27: 2SLGBTQQIA+ UFO Crafting | Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Bring your UFO (unfinished object/craft) to this supportive group, happening every last Saturday of the month from 12 to 2 p.m. Details.
June 30: Métis Community Kitchen | Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
Join Island Métis Family & Community Services Society to learn to cook a traditional Métis meal. Event runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. Full details.
July 2 IMAX: Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World
Join us on July 2 at 5 p.m. for a special free screening of Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World, followed by a moderated Q&A with director Geoffrey Bird, Royal Roads University professor in the School of Communication and Culture.
Guided by First Nations Elders, this documentary explores Indigenous veterans and how they are remembered today. It traces the 1956 raising of the story pole at MEE-qan (Beacon Hill Park), carved by Mungo Martin, Henry Hunt, and David Martin, while uncovering the mystery of the veterans’ plaque and its connection to truth and reconciliation.
This screening marks the 70th anniversary of the raising of the story pole.
