National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. Indigenous culture is often acknowledged and celebrated on particular days, which is important, but we at the CTRC hope to see a day in which Mi’kmaw Elder Albert Marshall’s guiding principle of two-eyed seeing is practised and celebrated daily as a commitment to ongoing reconciliation. Indigenous youth face disproportionate negative outcomes in education across Turtle Island due to the oppression and trauma faced by Indigenous communities across generations. The CTRC has gathered resources on Indigenous history, rights, arts, and culture, and encourages everyone to actively commit to reconciliation in good ways.

For Kids: CBC Kids Indigenous games, activities, and learning  

For Youth: How to be an ally to Indigenous Peoples in Canada CBCKids 

For Educators: Indigenous learning kits and guides