National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. 

The House of Commons designated June as National Aboriginal History Month in 2009. The name was changed to National Indigenous History Month in 2017. 

Each week of June will have a different theme to highlight specific aspects of Indigenous history, cultures, and perspectives:  

• June 1 to 6: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people  
• June 5 to 11: Environment, traditional knowledge and territory 
• June 10 to 18: Children and youth  
• June 19 to 25: Languages, cultures and arts  
• June 26 to 30: Reconciliation  

We encourage you to take some time this June to learn more about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. You can do this by:  

• Discovering stories, traditions, and cultures  
  • GCIndigenous on Instagram  
• Exploring the past and honour truth  
  • First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada  
  • National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Reports 
  • Reconciliation: A Starting Point
  • Learn about First Nations across Canada  
  • Learn about Métis across Canada
  • Learn about Inuit across Canada
• Learning more about present-day communities  
  • Indigenous Peoples and Communities
  • Video from StatsCan on First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada   
• Showing your support and joining the conversation  
  • Stay connected

Please note there are Indigenous mental health services available.