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National Indigenous History Month

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June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate Indigenous history, heritage, diversity, and culture of the many diverse Indigenous communities. It is an ideal time to reflect on the many contributions Indigenous people have made in Canada and around the world.  To honour and celebrate, we invite you to take a closer look at the links suggested by Indigenous Affairs as well as additional resources listed below. We welcome you to join and connect with events within your community!

Indigenous Affairs is here to support you in your journey. Please feel free to reach to Unit Coordinator, Sarah Jacko at Indigenous@nosm.ca

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On June 21 it is National Indigenous Peoples Day!

There are events happening across Canada, including Northern Ontario. There are events in First Nations and in urban communities. Find an event near you!

Sudbury

Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow

Sunday, June 21

Bell Park

Poster and more details to come!

 

Fort William First Nation Pow Wow

Sunday, June 21

Anemki Wajiw – Mount McKay, Fort William First Nation

Free Event. All are welcome!

Books

Podcasts

Expand your understanding of Indigenous history beyond the month of June by listening to some amazing and insightful Indigenous podcasts.

  • Indigenous Medicine Stories: Anishinaabe mshkiki nwii-dbaaddaan. With Dr. Darrel Manitowabi. The podcast will highlight the lived experiences of Indigenous Knowledge holders, healers, and Elders and help professionals who practice Indigenous healing.
  • All My Relations: All My Relations is a team of folks who care about representations, and how Native peoples are represented in mainstream media.
  • Anti-racist Educators Reads
  • Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo
  • The Secret Life of Canada: The country you know and the stories you don’t. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land.
  • Pieces: Join 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt on a journey of self discovery as he seeks to understand his roots and all of the distinct “pieces” that form who he is today.
  • Think Indigenous: An Education, Society and Culture podcast by Ryan McMahon.
  • The Language: The Language is a podcast dedicated to the revitalization of Anishinaabemowin. By second language learners, for second language learners.

Attend a webinar

Indigenous Canada is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.

Social accountability is one of the NOSM University’s core values.  This means that NOSM University is dedicated to addressing the priority health concerns of the people and communities of Northern Ontario, including over 100 Indigenous communities of Northern Ontario.