Summer Solstice and Indigenous People's Day (Canada)

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Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog😊. Today is Friday, June 26th, 2026, I woke up this morning at 5am to do a smooth 5k walk with Mad Miles and while I did not run thanks to some slight knee pain (thanks softball😭), I walked the entire way with my 25-pound weight vest. Seeing as Friday's are going to be Fun Fact Friday's, I wanted to start off with something that many people see but don't know too much about, and that is the Sumer Solstice and Indigenous People's Day in Canada. The US celebrates Indigenous People's Day in November.



I have always liked how the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in terms of daylight, falls on the same day as Indigenous People's Day in Canada. And while I may not live there anymore (for the time being), I still like to observe the day. It is one day on the calendar but being Indigenous is much more than just a day. It's a lifestyle of movement, medicine, and respecting the Earth and those around you. It's about honouring and upholding traditions. 

I am slowly moving more as I want to stay healthy post athlete life, and I've even started a little garden which I'm proud of because I started all of what I've planted from seeds. Not quite a medicine garden, though I may try my hand at that this fall, but I have planted some kale, tomatoes, and peppers to start, with some onions, broccoli, and beets on the way. I guess in a way, this is medicine as it takes time and is relaxing as you can only move as fast as the seedlings grow (which is not very fast). I am excited to watch my little garden flourish and can't wait to harvest everything this fall and start anew.


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