June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with a special focus on National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. We encourage you to visit us all month long, in person or online, to find out more!
Indigenous History Month
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Orange Shirt Day
Wear an orange shirt to school on Friday, September 26
September 30th is Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. Our school will be closed that day as the nation takes time to face the truth of our history and considers a path forward of reconciliation. As a school community, we continue to learn more about Truth and Reconciliation. At Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, we encourage all students and staff to wear an orange shirt in school on Friday, September 26, as well as on September 30th.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established as the Canadian government’s formal recognition of the importance of Orange Shirt Day, observed on September 30 over most of the last decade, as part of the overall effort of raising awareness and provoking discussion about the impact of Residential Schools in Canada, and finding the path toward reconciliation.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
From the Government of Canada:
“June 21 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. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For 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.”
Find out more:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Indigenous Peoples Collection
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada by learning more about First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. Come down to your School Library to browse through our Indigenous Peoples Collection. This section of the School Library is devoted to titles from authentic indigenous writers.
All titles in the Indigenous Peoples Collection are designated with spine labels bearing the “IPC” prefix. Sublocations in the IPC include:
- Coast Salish
- Northwest Coast
- First Nations
- Inuit
- Metis
- Urban
- Global
- Own Voice
- Truth and Reconciliation
and more…
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Join with us to learn more about the cultures, traditions and stories of the First Nations, the Métis, and the Inuit.
Come down to your School Library during June to find out more.
Indigenous Peoples Collection
Come into the School Library to check out our newly established Indigenous Peoples Collection. This section of the School Library is devoted to titles from authentic indigenous writers.
All titles in the Indigenous Peoples Collection are designated with spine labels bearing the “IPC” prefix. Sublocations in the IPC include:
- Coast Salish
- Northwest Coast
- First Nations
- Inuit
- Metis
- Urban
- Global
- Own Voice
- Truth and Reconciliation
and more…
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School Library 