Celebrate Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, & Summer Solstice!

Posted on behalf of Janelle Kasperski

You can learn by attending talks and events, watching Indigenous made documentaries and films, and/or reading from the many resources published in our thriving Indigenous literary community.  Here are a few ways you can participate and learn this month:

UBC Office of Indigenous Education, National Indigenous Peoples Day Events: https://indigenous.educ.ubc.ca/news-and-events/

Vancouver is Awesome News Article: How to celebrate National Indigenous History Month on the North Shore and beyond

Learn about the lands you live, work and play on:

• Musqueam – A Living Culture
• Writing The Land – Short Documentary with Larry Grant
• https://native-land.ca/
• Tsleil-Waututh: Our Story
• Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw/Squamish Peoples: History, Culture, Land
• National Film Board – Indigenous Cinema
• NFB Learning Channel: Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation
• UBC Indigenous Peoples Language Guide

 Support Indigenous Owned Businesses!

• Sister Sage
• Massey books
• Strong Nations: Gifts, Books, Publishing
• Cedar Root Gallery
• S&K Collective
• Salmon and Bannock Bistro
• Bannock Indigenous Cuisine & Food Truck
• Westcoast Wildflowers
• Up the river baking (IG)
• Raven & Hummingbird Tea Co.

*More listings of Indigenous owned businesses are here at https://shopfirstnations.com/

Share others you know of in the comment section!!

Listen to Indigenous Artists/Musicians!

Indigenous spotify playlist

This is a great playlist that has so many different genres of music.  Whether you’re interested in folk, country, alternative, rap, traditional – it’s all in there!  Like and subscribe when you find artists you enjoy!