44
edits
Changes
no edit summary
[[Célébrations autochtones|Français]]
On this page you will find resources to help you celebrate Indigenous Awarness Week (IAW), National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) and National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD).
On this page you will find resources to help you celebrate Indigenous Awareness Week (IAW), National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) and National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD).
Watch, read, listen and explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
'''Watch''', '''read''', and '''listen''' to explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. [[File:Indigenous celebrations web banner.png|thumb|Indigenous celebrations web banner]]
'''''Note''' : Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s (CIRNAC) Communications team has collaborated with National Indigenous Organizations and other government departments to develope an '''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ra08LTWWmDsI5tVZArvwcoOLvyQZuYvt internal toolkit]''' which contains social media templates and other resources directed toward public servants, such as recommended courses, template messages and much more. The internal toolkit is an evergreen document that will be updated until June 21, 2021 and shares links to shareables that can be tailored to your Department’s needs and calls to action.''
==General information==
===Indigenous Awarness Week===
IAW runs last week of May. While Indigenous awareness is a year-round initiative for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), IAW is a unique opportunity for all public servants to celebrate Indigenous culture and histories.
Many activities are organized throughout the country by all departements and agencies of the Governement of Canada (GC). For the detailed schedule, visit the [[IndigenousAwarenessWeek|IAW wikipage]].
===National Indigenous History Month===
=General information=
==National Indigenous History Month==
In 2009, June was declared NIHM. It is a chance for all Canadians to learn more about the cultures and contributions made by the many distinct Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the historic and ongoing challenges for Indigenous communities.
In 2009, June was declared NIHM. It is a chance for all Canadians to learn more about the cultures and contributions made by the many distinct Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the historic and ongoing challenges for Indigenous communities.
Visit the NIHM internet page to learn more about the contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada
Visit the GC [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512 NIHM internet page] to learn more about the contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada
==National Indigenous People Day==
===National Indigenous People Day===
June 21<sup>st</sup> is NIPD. Many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
June 21<sup>st</sup> is NIPD. Many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the GoC choose June 21<sup>st</sup> the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as NIPD. This day has been observed for the last 25 years across Canada and 26 years in Alberta.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the GC choose June 21<sup>st</sup> the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as NIPD. This day has been observed for the last 25 years across Canada and 26 years in Alberta.
You can find suggested events to help you celebrate this special day on our NIPD intranet page[FR2] .
You can find suggested events to help you celebrate this special day on the GC [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533 NIPD internet page].
=Celebrate through reading=
==Celebrate through watching==
Be inspired by conversation, history and culture through creative visual storytelling.
[[File:Celebrate through watching banner.jpg|thumb|celebrate through watching banner]]
===Movies, series and documentaries===
==GoC resources==
* We were children (free for CIRNAC and ISC employees on CIRNAC-ISC intranet page)
* [https://gem.cbc.ca/season/trickster/season-1/dcdc337f-fe75-4001-8c4d-93ededf90d6c?cmp=sch-trickster Trickster], serie, 13+ (on gem.cbc.ca)
* The National Film Board of Canada has a broad collection of First Nations, Inuit and Métis-created films from different periods of history and subject matter for Canadians to watch online as for example :
**[https://www.nfb.ca/distribution/film/birth_of_a_family Birth of a Family] (free on NFB website)
** O[https://www.nfb.ca/distribution/film/our-people-will-be-healed ur People Will Be Healed] (free on NFB web site)
** [https://www.nfb.ca/film/we_can_t_make_the_same_mistake_twice/ We can’t make same error twice] (free on NFB web site)
** and many other movies and documentaries (free or not) offered by the NFB in their [https://www.nfb.ca/distribution/catalog/dist_en_indigenous/ Indigenous catalogue]
* H[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljvAY2qfFtg ow to do bannock bread]
=== GC Resources ===
* A video catalogue from Veterans Affairs Canada that showcase First Nations, Inuit and Métis involvement in major Canadian conflicts: [https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-peoples/videos People and Stories - Indigenous Peoples]
* This series by Environment and Climate Change Canada highlights Indigenous peoples and Indigenous-led environmental practices: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF90V7foF0CcJWslqvclt0xg3kOkgyrVi Indigenous Voices on Climate Change]
* Explore Historica Canada’s collection of bilingual “Indigenous History” 60-second short films, each depicting a significant person, event or story : [https://www.historicacanada.ca/heritageminutes Heritage Minutes]
==Celebrate through reading==
[[File:Celebrate through reading banner.jpg|thumb|celebrate through reading banner]]
===About Indigenous Reads (IR)===
Through #IndigenousReads, the GC is encouraging reconciliation by increasing Canadians' understanding of Indigenous issues, cultures, and history from Indigenous authors, poets and writers.
[https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1472674362414/1557776582786 <nowiki>#</nowiki>IndigenousReads] may take different forms. It can include poetry, graphic novels, short stories, children's books or essays on Indigenous issues, cultures and history. The list is updated twice a year and is available one the [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1472674362414/1557776582786 IR page].
===GC resources===
GC offers many resources:
* Canada Public School of Public Service (CSPS): I[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/ils-eng.aspx ndigenous Learning Series]
* CIRNAC: [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1307460755710/1536862806124 First Nations in Canada] , [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100014427/1535467913043 Métis] , [https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100014187/1534785248701 Inuit]
* Translation Bureau – Indigenous languages: [https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/ressources-resources/autochtones-aboriginals/apprentissage-learning-eng Learning and teaching resources]
* Justice Canada: Principles – [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/principles-principes.html Respecting the Government of Canada's Relationship with Indigenous Peoples]
=Celebrate through Listening=
==Celebrate through Listening==
[[File:Celebrate through listening banner.jpg|thumb|celebrate through listening banner]]
Let your audio celebration begin by listening in to these audio suggestions:
Let your audio celebration begin by listening in to these audio suggestions:
* The GC’s translation bureau has a catalogue of resources to broaden your knowledge and learning of First Nations, Inuit and Métis languages from all across Canada: [https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/ressources-resources/autochtones-aboriginals/apprentissage-learning-eng#learning Indigenous languages]
* Listen to traditional stories and creation stories told by First Nations, Inuit and Métis storytellers from communities across Canada collected by the Canadian Museum of History: [https://www.historymuseum.ca/history-hall/traditional-and-creation-stories/ Traditional stories and creation stories]
* Employment and Social Development Canada’s podcasts explore being Indigenous in the Public Service, what reconciliation is for individuals, and what it can be for Canada: Indigenous Perspectives: [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/indigenous-perspectives-stories.html Stories from Indigenous Public Servants]
* Residential Schools is a three-part podcast series created by Historica Canada that aims to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools: [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools-podcast-series Residential Schools Podcast Series]
* Project Naming has provided a virtual space enabling First Nations, Inuit communities, and the Métis Nation to access Canada's historic photo collections and engage in the identification of people and locations - reconnecting with their history to share memories and stories rekindled by the photographs: [https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/news/podcasts/Pages/project-naming-at-15.aspx Healing Journey: Project Naming at 15]
* Library and Archives Canada pay a visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum and get a behind-the-scenes tour of its incredible canoe collection: [https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/news/podcasts/Pages/podcast48-canada-canoe-archive.aspx Canada’s Canoe Archive]
* Listen to First Nations, Inuit and Métis tell their histories: Let us tell the story: [https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/balados/7628/autochtones-traditions-communautes-langue-territoire The Crooked Story] (in French only)
----
----
[[Category:Aboriginal peoples]]