BY THOMAS FLYNN
Huntsville’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration took place on Saturday, June 21, 2026.
The day was packed with performances from talented Indigenous dancers and musical artists, including the JUNO-nominated Logan Staats. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous vendors set up shop in River Mill Park. Downtown was packed with festival-goers; people shopped, danced, and rejoiced in Huntsville’s strong community vibe.
“We live on Turtle Island, and we, as Indigenous people, want to celebrate our culture. We want to share our traditions and values,” said Joyce Jonathan Crone, Founder and President of the Hope Arises Project.
“It always doesn’t have to be about the gloom and doom, the sad things that happened to Indigenous people in this country historically and present day. This day is about joy and celebration. This day is being celebrated all across Turtle Island, all across Canada, and it’s significant. It’s significant to share who we are, and to come together as Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.”
Jonathan Crone served as the event’s host and shared her wonderful energy with everyone. Her passion for both Indigenous peoples and the community of Huntsville is clear.
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