Indigenous Peoples Day in Port Moody

Port Moody’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations usually include drumming, dancing and other activities at Rocky Point Park on or around June 21st.

It used to be a fair-sized event with food, art and entertainment. The big event at Rocky Point Park didn’t take place for a few years, but it did last year. In 2026, it appears that a few smaller events take place in the city instead.

National Indigenous Peoples Day in Port Moody

Each year, different communities across the Lower Mainland celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in various forms. The festivities in Port Moody are usually smaller than the main events in places like Vancouver and Surrey. The events, however, are unique and interesting in their own ways.

Nearly all National Indigenous Peoples Day events include speeches by dignitaries, dance performances, drumming and other activities that showcase First Nations culture. That was the case in Port Moody last year too. The celebrations in Port Moody are free to attend (as are most other National Indigenous Peoples Day events elsewhere).

Last year Port Moody’s National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Rocky Point Park ran on June 21st. In 2026, however, there are a number of smaller events at various locations on different dates instead.

2026 Events in Port Moody

National Indigenous Peoples Day events in Port Moody in 2026 include the following:

Art at Council – an Indigenous art exhibit at Inlet Theatre at 100 Newport Drive on Tuesday, June 9th, starting at 7:00 pm
Shoreline Trail House Post Guided Walks – a walk beginning at Rocky Point Park in the 2800 block of Murray Street on June 14th. There is a second walk starting at the Old Orchard Hall in Old Orchard Park at 646 Bentley Road on June 28th. Both events are on Sundays and run from 10:00 am until about 1:00 pm. (Preregistration is required.)
The Boys Who Braid Their Hair – a photo exhibition at the Civic Centre Galleria at 100 Newport Drive between June 20th and 25th.
Storytelling with Kung Jaadee – on Saturday, June 27th, at Port Moody Recreation Complex at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. The activity is recommended for kids ages 7 and older. (Preregistration is required.)
Birds of Hope – an art activity hosted by PoMoArts at 2425 St. Johns Street between June 14th and June 21st.

Admission to all of the above events is free. To learn more, see the City of Port Moody’s website at portmoody.ca.

In addition to the above, the Noons Creek Hatchery also hosts an event on Sunday, June 21st. The have a walk around the Burrard Inlet along the Shoreline Trail. The two-hour walk begins at 12:30 pm at Rocky Point Park and ends at Old Orchard Park at 630 Alderside Road. After the walk and until around 4:00 pm, there is tea, bannock and other activities. For details, see the Noons Creek Hatchery Facebook page.

Local First Nations

Rocky Point Park, Port Moody and the surrounding region are on the unceded traditional territories of the Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Squamish, Stó:lō and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.

Indigenous Day Opening Ceremony at Rocky Point Park