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This Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day — a day to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

The date falls on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which has held deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities for generations. There are celebrations happening across the Fraser Valley this week, including events in Hope on Friday and Langley on Sunday.

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Thousands of residents turned out to Douglas Park on Saturday for Langley City's annual Community Day, with live entertainment, family activities, and local organizations filling the park for a free drop-in afternoon.

Beyond the zipline and inflatables, one booth was generating some early buzz: a preview of the Langley Christmas Village, a new winter market coming to Langley City later this year.

The market is being produced by Parfait Productions, the team behind the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver, and will run from late November through December 24. It will feature more than 100 vendor stalls, free entry, daily entertainment, and family-friendly programming.

"Langley Christmas Village is being built as a free, family-friendly holiday experience that brings people together, supports local entrepreneurs, and celebrates the spirit of the season," said John van Rij, founder of Parfait Productions.

Come Find Your Folk on a sublime summer weekend bursting with brilliant music, cool community vibes and family-friendly fun! Don’t miss the 2026 Mission Folk Music Festival, July 24-26, Fraser River Heritage Park. Buy your Early Bird Day, Evening, Weekend or Weekend plus Camping passes by June 22 and save!

❤️ A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to replace the aging van of Harrison Mills volunteer Joanne Martin, who has spent 30 years feeding and supporting unhoused people across the Fraser Valley. [Hope Standard]

⚡ Twelve youths were taken to hospital — two by air ambulance — after an electrical incident at Cultus Lake Waterpark on June 15. The park closed for 48 hours while WorkSafeBC investigated. [CBC News]

✈️ Abbotsford's Cascade Aerospace will maintain and upgrade Canada's fleet of CC-130J Super Hercules military aircraft as part of a $1.5-billion federal contract extension with Lockheed Martin. [CBC News]

🔫 A 39-year-old Abbotsford man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the March shooting death of 69-year-old Wayne Versfelt at the Whatcom Road homeless encampment. [CBC News]

🚜 A John Deere tractor valued at over $1 million was damaged in a collision with a passenger vehicle on Campbell Road in Abbotsford on June 15. Both drivers suffered only minor injuries. [Fraser Valley Today]

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Indigenous Day Celebration: Chawathil, Yale, and Shxwowhamel First Nations host an Indigenous Day celebration in Hope on June 19, with performers, drumming, singing, a traditional meal, and vendors.

National Indigenous Peoples Day: The Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society hosts a free celebration at Douglas Park in Langley on June 21, with BBQ, bannock, Indigenous vendors, and cultural performances.

Cultus Lake Day: A full day of community festivities at Cultus Lake on June 20, including a pancake breakfast, parade, artisan market, live music, and a beverage garden at Main Beach.

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