Indigenous Peoples History

June is National Indigenous History Month, where we take time to reflect and celebrate the contributions, culture, diversity, and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 

Each year, National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 to celebrate and honour the rich diversity and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis nations.

We recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing journey and that we need to continue to expand our knowledge and understanding of the past and the issues that Indigenous communities face today.  

We encourage everyone to take part in the Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation module on DC Connect to learn more about:

• Treaties and dynamics between settlers and Indigenous peoples;
• Residential schools;
• Assimilationist policies;
• Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls;
• Decolonization;
• Intergenerational trauma; and
• Resiliency of Indigenous communities.

Members of the community can access the modules on the Durham College website. Everyone can access the Maamwi Hub on the Learning Portal, 

Also check out our Indigenous Library Resources and our research guide on Indigenous Studies. Explore hundreds of Indigenous Studies videos through Curio, including content for children. Discover Indigenous-made animations and films on the transmission of Indigenous knowledge, practices and traditions from the National Film Board of Canada.

And dig into CAN-CORE AV’s special collection of video series and documentaries produced by Indigenous filmmakers or starring Indigenous peoples from across Canada.