On Friday, June 20, the University of Regina's Aboriginal Student Centre will be hosting National Aboriginal Day festivities on the U of R Dr. Lloyd Barber academic green.  Members of the public as well as members of the University community are invited to participate in the events, which take place between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

For many generations, Aboriginal groups have celebrated their culture and heritage on the summer solstice.  For that reason, in co-operation with national Aboriginal organizations, the Government of Canada each year designates June 21 as National Aboriginal Day.  Because National Aboriginal Day falls on a weekend this year, the Aboriginal Student Centre has chosen to celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage a day early in order to involve as many people from the University community as possible.

For further information about the U of R's National Aboriginal Day celebrations, please contact the program co-ordinator, Jacqueline Thompson, at 535-8213.