National Aboriginal Day Act (S.N.W.T. 2001, c.14). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Northwest Territories Document type Regulation Date 2001 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Indigenous peoples Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 January 2002. Abstract Section 1 of the above-mentioned Act establishes that in recognition of the cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of the Northwest Territories, and in recognition of the significant contributions of Aboriginal persons to the Northwest Territories, and to celebrate and honour those cultures and contributions, June 21 of each year shall be known as "National Aboriginal Day" and shall be observed as a public holiday. The text consists of 2 sections. Full text English/French Website www.gov.nt.ca