National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. This started in 2009 with the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis!
Project Naming
Help identify First Nation, Métis and Inuit individuals, enrich Canada's historical records and connect community members with their past.
Topics
Indigenous history
Learn about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous contributions to the War of 1812, reconciliation and more.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Find out about Canada's commitment to implement this declaration.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Learn about the impact of the residential school system, the experiences of former students and the 94 calls to action made by the commission in its final report.
History: Crown–Indigenous relationships
Learn about the historical relationship between the Crown and Indigenous peoples in Canada.
First Canadian Arctic Expedition
Learn about the expedition and how it laid the foundation for the future of Canada’s development in the Arctic.
Indigenous and northern success stories
Find stories about community-driven projects to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples and Northerners.
Kids' Stop
A fun zone for kids loaded with information about Indigenous history, culture and languages, games, stories and classroom resources for teachers.