It’s National Indigenous History Month (external link), a chance to showcase the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous Peoples and Communities while continuing on our journey of Truth and Reconciliation (external link).
In addition to the month-long recognition, , the summer solstice, is National Indigenous Peoples Day (external link) where we celebrate the diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
We have been continuing to advance our work to support Truth and Reconciliation by building constructive, collaborative and mutually respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, Communities and First Nations. This includes our ongoing collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to ensure an Indigenous lens is applied to our work in Halton.
Explore resources to learn more about Indigenous History!
Each week in June, the Federal Government is highlighting different aspects of Indigenous history, cultures and perspectives. I encourage you to explore their learning resources (external link) on each weekly theme throughout the month:
- : Environment, traditional knowledge and territory
- : Children and youth
- : Languages, cultures and arts
- : Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
We also have several resources available on our dedicated webpage for you to learn more about Indigenous History, including online resources, books from Indigenous authors and films and documentaries. You can also join the conversation online by using the hashtag #NIHM2024.
Find more information on our work by visiting the building meaningful relationships with Indigenous People and Communities page on halton.ca. By recognizing National Indigenous History Month, we honour all Indigenous Peoples and their contributions that make Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.