Canadian citizenship test practice question · Who Canadians are
National Indigenous Peoples Day is held on 21 June. Why was this date chosen?
Answer options
- It is the date of Confederation
- It is the summer solstice, the longest day of the yearCorrect
- It is the date of the first treaty
- It is the end of the school year
Answer: It is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year
21 June is the summer solstice. It has spiritual and cultural meaning for many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
Checked November 7, 2026