Events and resources
- Durham College - Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation ModulesThis resource is provided by Durham College's First Peoples Indigenous centre, and contains seven modules presented in a manner which is true to Indigenous ways of learning.
- Government of Canada - National Indigenous History Month 2022In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion - National Indigenous History MonthJune is National Indigenous History Month. It is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the unique histories, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of our First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples – because only by understanding our past can we hope to create a brighter future.
- Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund - Indigenous History Month 2022
In honour of Indigenous History Month, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is pleased to present a series of four events in celebration of the diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Explore the library collection
Black Water : Family, Legacy and Blood Memory (Audibook) by ISBN: 9781443462525
Our story : Aboriginal voices on Canada's past (eBook) by
A collection of original stories written by some of the country’s most celebrated Aboriginal writers, and inspired by pivotal events in the country’s history.
Inspired by history, Our Story is a beautifully illustrated collection of original stories from some of Canada’s most celebrated Aboriginal writers.
Asked to explore seminal moments in Canadian history from an Aboriginal perspective, these ten acclaimed authors have travelled through our country’s past to discover the moments that shaped our nation and its people.
Drawing on their skills as gifted storytellers and the unique perspectives their heritage affords, the contributors to this collection offer wonderfully imaginative accounts of what it’s like to participate in history. From a tale of Viking raiders to a story set during the Oka crisis, the authors tackle a wide range of issues and events, taking us into the unknown, while also bringing the familiar into sharper focus.
Our Story brings together an impressive array of voices — Inuk, Cherokee, Ojibway, Cree, and Salish to name just a few — from across the country and across the spectrum of First Nations. These are the novelists, playwrights, journalists, activists, and artists whose work is both Aboriginal and uniquely Canadian.
Brought together to explore and articulate their peoples’ experience of our country’s shared history, these authors’ grace, insight, and humour help all Canadians understand the forces and experiences that have made us who we are.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780385672832Publication Date: 2005
Indians on Vacation : a Novel (Audiobook) by ISBN: 9781443462914Tilly and the Crazy Eights (Audiobook) by
ISBN: 9781773055589
BeansBased on true events, Tracey Deer's debut feature chronicles the 78-day standoff between two Mohawk communities and government forces in 1990 in Quebec.
Indian HorseFollows the life of Canadian First Nations boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
Kayak to Klemtu14-year-old Ella is determined to travel the length of the Inside Passage, along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest by kayak in order to testify against a proposed pipeline that would see oil tanker traffic through her beloved homeland waters.
Government of Canada - Join the conversation
Check out and share these free downloadable commemorative promotional resources.
Stay connected on social media:
- Twitter: @GCIndigenous and @GovCanNorth use the hashtag #NIHM2022
- Facebook: @CGIndigenous, @GovCanNorth and GCIndigenousHealth
- Instagram: @gcindigenous use the hashtag #NIHM2022
- LinkedIn
- YouTube
Documentaries and Films
- National Film Board - IndigenousYou have access to films that are free to watch or which have the word CAMPUS next to them. You must be logged into SLC.me to view the videos on this site.
- Films on Demand - IndigenousYou must be logged into SLC.me to view the videos on this site.
- IsumaTVHosts 7,800+ indigenous community videos in 70 languages.
- Indigenous Collective This link opens in a new window
The Indigenous Collective is an ongoing video series that collaborates with Indigenous artists, musicians, performers, and storytellers in order to celebrate their creativity and vibrancy of life! Our production team has been travelling across the country, visiting cities and their homeland to conduct interviews, learn about diverse cultures, and capture stories and performances on camera.
CBC Docs. (2018, January 12). Angry Inuk: The anti-sealing industry has had dire impacts on Canada's Inuit families - CBC Docs POV [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/85Ns94DWAQ8
Canada's seal hunt has been protested and condemned for decades, with targeted anti-sealing campaigns and political sanctions having a real impact on the Inuit families that hunt the seal for survival. These families are stewards of the land, but are being punished for their subsistence hunting - and they want
Historica Canada. (2016, June 21). Heritage Minutes: Naskumituwin (Treaty) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/mVVD9yYCKiI
Indigenous Inclusion
Visit the Indigenous Inclusion toolkit in The Learning Portal. Explore ways to include indigenous topics in your teaching, subject headings to use when searching, and a list of contacts at your college.
