A banner made of four photos. The first photo shows a group of secondary school students wearing orange Every Child Matters shirts over their school uniforms, for Orange Shirt Day. The second photo shows an Indigenous knowledge keeper showing students how to traditionally prepare a fire during camping trip. The third photo shows a student doing an exercise in class for hand-weaving traditional Indigenous shoes. The fourth photo shows a presentation by the Equity Department at the CEC in collaboration with the Special Education Department, showing a collage of student artwork of Indigenous peoples and culture.

Heritage Celebrations

National Indigenous History Month

Banner for National Indigenous History Month. On the top left reads the theme "ALL MY RELATIONS" and below it in the top center "JUNE IS INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH." In the middle is a graphic of three Indigenous performers playing music and dancing. On the right of the graphic is the circular logo of the TCDSB, and the circular logo of the TCDSB's Indigenous Education Department. In the bottom centre of the banner is the quote "Let the Spirit descend and renew the face of the earth. This earth." by St. Paul II.

June is recognized as Indigenous History Month by the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), and June 21 is recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day.

This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the cultural richness and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

2023 Workshops and Events

Explore the events and workshops that we have planned for National Indigenous History Month.

Student Artwork in Honour of Indigenous History Month

Animals on dark red background
Bird with large blue and yellow feathers
Bright floral shapes
Black image with white feather over water between text: Save the Water.
Student drawing of beaver.
Image of fish next to "Water Song".
Morrisseau Inspired Design Based on the Creation Stories
Student designed and painted Haida Mask
Student drawing of Fantastical Bird
Student drawing of photo montage in form of face.

Resources

The Government of Canada has a variety of learning and activity guides to celebrate Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Government of Canada Resources