National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

This date was chosen because it corresponds to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and because for generations, many Indigenous groups have celebrated their culture and heritage at this time of year.

National Indigenous History Month is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the cultural diversity of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada, and to celebrate the unique contributions and presence of Indigenous Peoples.

Share in the Celebration!

To learn more about Indigenous Peoples worldviews using ETFO developed instructional resources, please check out ETFOFNMI.CA and shopETFO. 

You can also tune into the closed caption ETFO FNMI education webcast on professional learning opportunities and learn about the ETFO resources developed so far.

To learn more about this day, visit the following websites to learn how you and your school or community can celebrate National Indigenous Day.

Government of Canada – National Indigenous Peoples Day

Government of Canada – National Indigenous Heritage Month