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June is National Indigenous History Month, culminating in a nationwide celebration on June 21 in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Across the country, communities gather to celebrate [...]

March 31 marks National Indigenous Languages Day in Canada. This day recognizes the importance of Indigenous languages and the work communities are leading to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and [...]

March 22 is World Water Day, a global movement that highlights the importance of clean, safe water. In Canada, this day also highlights an urgent and ongoing issue: many Indigenous communities [...]

Each February, Manitobans observe Louis Riel Day to honour the life and legacy of Louis Riel, a Métis leader who helped shape the province’s history. The day recognizes his leadership during the [...]

Indigenous Storytelling Month: A Time to Honour Story Each February, Indigenous Storytelling Month takes place across Saskatchewan. Since 2004, Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal [...]

On September 30, Canada honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—also known as Orange Shirt Day—to discuss the effects and legacy of residential schools and build bridges toward [...]

Across Turtle Island, many Indigenous communities are leading incredible work in Indigenous language revitalization, reclaiming and strengthening their languages. As more programs, schools, and [...]

Language is more than words. It also carries culture, worldview, and relationships with land and community. For Indigenous Peoples, reclaiming and revitalizing language is a powerful act of [...]

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, everyone starts itching to get outside and enjoy the fresh spring days. Many teachers find it challenging to keep students still and focused at [...]

Every year on March 31, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Languages Day. This day recognizes and honours the more than 70 Indigenous languages from 12 distinct language families spoken in [...]