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      National Aboriginal Day in 1996 | CBC.ca Loaded

      National Aboriginal Day in 1996

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      National Aboriginal Day in 1996

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      The longest day of the year is first celebrated as a day for Canada's Indigenous people in 1996. Aired on CBC's The National on June 21, 1996.

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