National Indigenous History Month

Commemorate National Indigenous History Month this June and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and recognize and celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

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Durham Indigenous Voices Discussion Series

Every June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month, which is an opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions, and cultures of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. 

In 2021, the Durham libraries, Durham College, Ontario Tech University, DCSI, OTSU, and the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, launched a collaborative multi-part panel discussion series with Indigenous peoples and First Nations from the Durham Region. Reconciliation, Resilience, Resistance, and Resurgence focused on actions that support and amplify Indigenous Voices in our community as we move forward with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls-to-Action. Learn how to become an ally to speak out against Anti-Indigenous Racism.

Visit our YouTube playlist to view a livestream recording of each session.
 

Further Resources

• Library collections and materials:
  • Books and materials in the Library catalogue
  • Indigenous History Month eBooks and eAudiobooks in Overdrive
  • Indigenous Stories & Experiences eBooks and eAudiobooks in Hoopla
• Library eResources:
  • Transparent Languages
    • Indigenous languages include Ojibwe, Cree, Dakota, Denesuline, and Gwich’in
    • Please see the Transparent Languages blog post for more information regarding the Indigenous languages available and how the courses were developed.
  • Canadian Reference Centre
  • Explora Canada
  • Worldbook Student
• Government of Canada:
  • Activity Guide: the Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada activity guide from the Government of Canada has trivia, games and crafts for kids, including a cruncher, mystery message, trivia quiz, spot the differences, maze, bracelet braiding activity, miming game, word search, connect the dots, colouring page, and fry bread recipe.
  • Interactive Resources: Learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples through these interactive resources from the Government of Canada.
     

More Information

• National Indigenous History Month
• National Indigenous People's Day (June 21)
• Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle
• Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
• Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
   

Land Acknowledgement Statement

The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Municipality of Clarington.