June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized annually on June 21 to celebrate and honour the achievements, rich cultures and unique heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. For generations, many Indigenous Peoples have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year.

Aug. 9 commemorates International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. This date was adopted in December 1994 by UN General Assembly and marks the date of the first meeting of the UN working group on Indigenous populations sub-commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights held in Geneva in 1982. Indigenous Peoples live in […]

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada – a day to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools so they are never forgotten. The day was established in 2021 by the Canadian government in response to Call to Action #80 in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. ​ The day also coincides with Orange Shirt Day, when people wear […]