National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Art

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a free afternoon of music, culture, and community at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Admission is free and all are welcome. Donations will be accepted at the door, with proceeds supporting local Indigenous organizations and initiatives.

The Victoria Conservatory of Music is located on the traditional lands of the Songhees, Esquimalt, W̱SÁNEĆ and Beecher Bay Nations, where we are privileged to learn, work, and perform.

This event takes place in Alix Goolden Performance Hall and Wood Hall. Please enter through the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street.

About the Workshops

Join us on National Indigenous Peoples Day for an afternoon of celebration at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The program features interactive workshops and cultural experiences centered on music, creativity, and community.

Workshops will include learning an ancestral song, Métis jigging, a youth-led Bone Game, a collaborative beat and lyric cypher, and presentations of music videos created by students from Craigflower Elementary and the ȽÁU, WELNEW Tribal School.

Activities will take place between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. A detailed schedule and workshop sign-up will be available June 12.

Check back on June 12 for the full schedule and to reserve your workshop spots.

Venue Accessibility

The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit