National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day honours the diverse cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year’s celebration includes a ceremony, performances, workshops and storytelling. Presented by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest with support from the City of Kingston.

Admission to this event is free.

When and where? 

Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Confederation Park (216 Ontario St.), from 1 to 6 p.m.

What's happening

• Opening Ceremony
• Music, storytelling and dancing
• Workshops
• Kids zone
  • 24' Rock Climbing Wall
  • Corn Maze Inflatable
• Food vendors
• Vendor market

Getting there

You can walk, bike, ride Kingston Transit or drive and park downtown.

Transit

Confederation Park is accessible via Kingston Transit. Visit the KT Trip Planner to plan your route. Kids 14 and under ride for free!

Parking

There is limited street parking around Confederation Park and Ontario Street will be closed. Attendees can use public transit or use paid street parking on adjacent streets. Accessible parking is available in the Ontario Brock lot (enter off of Ontario Street) and on Brock Street next to Confederation Park.

What to bring

• A reusable water bottle to fill up at the Water Buggy courtesy of Utilities Kingston
• Cash or card (ATMs are available nearby and several vendors accept debit/credit)

 Accessibility information 

• Confederation Park is fully accessible. Some activities will take place on the grass.
• Accessible restrooms are available inside the Visitor Information Centre. Additional accessible restrooms are located inside City Hall where there is one single-stall non-gendered restroom.
• Water bowls will be available for guide dogs at the Special Events Office information booth.  

If you have any specific accessibility needs, please email specialeventsoffice@cityofkingston.ca.   

Weather

This event happens rain or shine. The event will only be cancelled if it becomes unsafe to be outside. Some activities may need to stop temporarily if it is raining but will restart after conditions allow.