June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 in Canada
Updated: May 15
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in school gives students, some of whom will know little about Indigenous peoples, the chance to look at their nation’s history from a new perspective.
It's also great time to start your learning journey. Learn with us this day, this month and all year long.
At LCCC we strive to amplify First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples whether it’s through learning about history, traditions, art, food recipes and stories.
Check out our previous blog posts on:
Reading Indigenous
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
June National History Month
Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day (2021 post)
Mourning the loss of the children of Kamloops Indian Residential School
How to make Bannock
Here are some Indigenous Resources that can be helpful for your learning journey :
Indigenous stories:
Medicine wheel :
Here are some craft ideas, check out these YouTube video by Indigenous Art Adventures with Lance Cardinal
Spirit Dancers:
Star blanket Sun-catcher:
Reconciliation Tree:
Learn the language:
https://calgarylibrary.ca/connect/indigenous-services/languages-resource-centre/
Resources:
Below are some great organizations you may want to look at. We must learn to keep ourselves and families informed about the history of our country and its contemporary affects on society.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Native Women's Association of Canada
Raven Trust
Indian Residential School Survivors Society:
Indspire
Moose Hide Campaign