National Aboriginal Day in Canada

National Aboriginal Day is a day recognising and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and M?tis peoples of Canada. 21 June was chosen as the statutory holiday for many reasons-including its cultural significance as the Summer solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Aboriginal groups traditionally celebrate their heritage. Today, Canada is proud of aboriginal unique achievements in many fields including agriculture, the environment and the arts.