June 21 is Canada’s day to recognize and celebrate the rich histories and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The City of Merritt is grateful for the opportunity to learn from our Indigenous partners and build a more inclusive society in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
We respectfully acknowledge that The City of Merritt is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.
EVENTS TODAY
Rotary Park/Central Park Events: https://www.merrittherald.com/indigenous-peoples-day-at-rotary-park/
Past Events: https://experiencenicolavalley.com/aboriginal-day-in-merritt-bc/
RESOURCES & LINKS
CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/national-indigenous-peoples-day-bc-1.6881920
The Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-indigenous-peoples-day-canada-june-21-2023/
Check out this link for exceptional original documentaries, films, music and games https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/national-indigenous-peoples-day-1.6877740
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, CBC Music is presenting a full day of radio programming to highlight the work of Indigenous artists, songwriters and composers. At 4 p.m. local, CBC Music will be rebroadcasting RECLAIMED PRESENTS: ʔƏM̓I CE:P XʷIWƏL COME TOWARD THE FIRE, celebrating Indigenous talent, creativity and brilliance with live music performances taken from the main stage of the Chan Centre ahead of last year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
CBC TV and CBC Gem will be broadcasting and streaming a selection of Indigenous-led documentaries, films and series throughout the day and late night on June 21, including the following titles: CBC News Network will have coverage of events across the country throughout the day.
https://www.ngps.ca/about-us/news/post/national-indigenous-peoples-day
https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/ssif/
Government of Canada Online Resources
- About National Indigenous Peoples Day Learn about National Indigenous Peoples Day, why it was created, and the significance of celebrating during the summer solstice.
- Find an Activity An interactive map of activities happening in your local community.
- Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Learning and activity guide.
Some ways to learn more
https://www.mltaikins.com/newsitem/five-ways-to-mark-indigenous-peoples-day-on-june-21/
How you can listen, learn, act
(excerpt from “City of Vancouver”)
All settlers on this land have a responsibility to understand and address the ongoing impacts of colonization.
We encourage residents to learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities with the following resources:
- Organize a reading group with friends or colleagues to read one of:
- Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future: Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada External website, opens in new tab, and understand the 94 Calls to Action External website, opens in new tab
- Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls External website, opens in new tab,which includes 231 individual Calls for Justice for governments, institutions, and all Canadians
- Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside External website, opens in new tab
- Follow Carnegie’s V6Activities YouTube channel External website, opens in new tabto learn Indigenous crafts and listen to stories from elders
- Learn how to pronounce šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn and šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square(formerly the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Vancouver Art Gallery north plaza)
- Discover the wealth of distinct Indigenous languages, art, and cultural heritage in BC through the First Peoples’ Map of BC External website, opens in new tab
- Explore resources to learn about the residential school system and its lasting impacts PDF file(113 KB) on Indigenous communities
- Follow Vancouver Public Library (VPL) for events with the Indigenous Storyteller in Residence External website, opens in new tab, Indigenous authors, and poets
- VPL has curated an extensive guide to learn about Indigenous peoples in Canada External website, opens in new tabincluding websites, online reports, recommended books and DVDs, and digital library resources
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