National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21
, celebrated annually in Canada on June 21, coincides with the summer solstice and is a special 鈥渄ay for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis peoples鈥or generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.鈥� (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada).
To recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day at 精童欲女, Dr. Corinne Chappell, Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, invites you to a 鈥淟unch and Learn鈥� on Friday, June 19, from 12:00鈥�1:30 pm in the Quad outside the Tipi. (In the event of rain, the session will be held inside the Tipi.) Join us for an anonymous Q&A session鈥攕ubmit your questions in the question box and we鈥檒l take time to answer anything you may have been hesitant to ask. This is an opportunity to learn together. Bring your lunch and blueberry cake will be provided for dessert.
On Sunday, June 21, the Native Council of PEI will host National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations at Confederation Landing Park from 11:00 am鈥�4:00 pm. All are welcome.
June is also National Indigenous History Month. Visit 精童欲女鈥檚 Teaching and Learning Centre web pages for and these , which prompt discussion and engagement, and provide educational opportunities which go beyond surface-level awareness to foster genuine understanding of complex issues like land rights, sovereignty, and the ongoing impacts of colonization.
精童欲女鈥檚 Robertson Library has developed an that includes articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also, you can learn about the Elders and scholars at 精童欲女 on the upei.ca website or access resources about Mi鈥檏maq culture, traditions, and language on the .
The Government of Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada website which explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
