Honouring National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day
June 1st marks the beginning of Indigenous History Month.
As Indigenous peoples, we honour our selves, families, communities, lands, and cultures daily. This June and every month, we honour the missing children, the families left behind, and survivors of the residential schools. We walk gently and encourage education and exploration about the rich and diverse cultures of #IndigenousBC.
We have dedicated this month to highlight stories, special events and virtual workshops from some of the 200+ unique Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a month-long calendar of educational content from all over #IndigenousBC to inspire and inform you of the many learning opportunities available.
National Indigenous Peoples Day, takes place on June 21 and coincides with the summer solstice and the beginning of a season of berry picking and fishing, powwows, and gatherings for the diverse Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Traditionally, there are significant gatherings in communities all across BC – parades, dancing, music, festivals, and food. While restrictions are easing, we continue to prioritize Indigenous community travel restrictions, limitations on social gatherings, and BC’s (careful) Restart Plan.
For now we invite you to join us virtually and learn about Indigenous cultures and experiences in British Columbia:
