Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day – a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the cultures, heritage and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. It is also a reminder of the importance of learning about Indigenous history, perspective and cultures in Canada and listening to the voices of Indigenous people in our communities.
Golden sits on the traditional unceded territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc people and is the chosen home of the Métis Nation Columbia River Society, along with many other diverse Indigenous people.
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Métis Nation Columbia River is hosting events and activities at the Golden Museum from noon to 4 p.m.. Check out their poster or the Facebook event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1529256435529763/
One of Council’s strategic priorities is advancing Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation through training, purposeful regional engagement, acknowledgement, and consultation. You can learn more about Council’s strategic priorities at golden.ca/council
Resources:
- Learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day here: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1708446948967
- Learning Resources here: https://bit.ly/3vEywTu
- Learn about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action: https://bit.ly/3wKDOhJ
- Learn about the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act: https://bit.ly/3XtSuSk
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/
- Indigenous Canada – a free 12-lesson course from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native Studies: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada