June 21st marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year which holds significance for many Indigenous cultures. Due to COVID, National Indigenous Peoples Day is being honoured and recognized through many virtual events. How are you or your school recognizing June as Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day?
SD42 Aboriginal Education Virtual Event
June 21, 2021
Session 1: 9:00 am- 10:00 pm
Session 2: 10:45 am – 11:45 pm
Click Here for the Zoom Link
Public Virtual Events:
- Virtual National Indigenous Peoples Day Event– June 21, 2021 Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre June 21 (11:00 am-7:30 pm)
- Summer Solstice: Indigenous Festival Virtual Edition – Online activities and workshops provided
- Social Distance Powwow: June 14-17
- 10 Ways to Virtually Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrating Indigenous Voice:
- Digital/Audio books:
- 30 Books by Indigenous authors
- Read alouds
- Cherie Dimaline: The Marrow Thieves
- Eden Robinson: Son of A Trickster
- 35 books to read for National Indigenous History Month
Celebrating Achievements
- Unsung Indigenous Heroes (articles)
- Living Legends (articles)
- I am Indigenous: Indigenous Trailblazers and Innovators (articles/videos)
Other:
- Virtual Museums
- Film: What does National Indigenous People Day mean to you?
- Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Learning and Activity Guide