National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate and learn more about the cultural diversity of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.
It is a wonderful opportunity to become better acquainted with the cultural diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, discover the unique accomplishments of Indigenous Peoples in fields as varied as agriculture, the environment and the arts, and celebrate their significant contribution to Canadian society.
Resources:
History of Residential Schools
- Where are the Children – Healing the legacy of residential schools
- Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre – Indian Residential Schools Legacy Project
- Orange Shirt Day/ Residential Schools – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
- Truth and Reconciliation Residential Schools in Canada – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
- Surviving Canada’s Residential Schools – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
Reparations – Things Canada and Canadians can and should do to repair the damage caused to Indigenous Peoples
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Groundwork for change
- National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Celebrate and Learn about Indigenous History and Culture
Comprehensive and Multimedia Resources
- Beyond 94
- Decolonization Learning Journey
- University of Alberta’s free online course Indigenous Canada
- Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
- Ancient Echos
- Mi’kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas
- Native Land
Books for kids
- Indigenous Voices – Board Books – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
- Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey – Celebrating Mi’kmaq History – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
- National Indigenous History Month – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
Books for adults
- Indigenous Non-Fiction – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
- Graphic Novels by Indigenous Authors – Halifax Public Libraries Reading List
Film
Art
Music