How to celebrate and honour National Indigenous History Month in 2024

National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate and commemorate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of Indigenous Peoples from coast to coast to coast.

Explore how Calgary is appreciating Indigenous history, diversity, and experiences with the content and resources below. 

Community events to attend

• Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating Indigenous sport heroes and their contributions to Canada's rich sporting history | Virtual on June 7, 10 a.m. 
• Calgary Public Library presents Secret Path with Mike Downie: exploring Chanie Wenjack's story with residential schools in Canada and understanding the importance of reconciliation | Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall (Central Library) on June 15, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
• Stardale Women's Group invites you to their inaugural networking event, Voices of the Future in honour of National Indigenous People's Day | The Ampersand Conference Centre on June 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary presents National Indigenous Family Day & POWWOW with the theme "Inspiring Our Youth for Change" | ENMAX Park (Elbow River Camp) on June 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Previous events:

• Calgary Public Library's National Indigenous History Month Kick Off with a round dance, tipi raising and teachings, traditional Dene and Inuit games, art followed be a screening of Jordan River Anderson's "The Messenger | The Confluence on June 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Books to read

The Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection brings together over 300 titles from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. This significant addition to the Alberta eBooks repository increases access to stories by Indigenous authors and writings about Indigenous culture, serving as the first of its kind in Canada. 

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Watch CBC's Indigenous Stories Collection 

National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate storytellers and acknowledge the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada. This month, we have lots of great content including the Indigenous Stories collection on CBC Gem including titles like BEARS' LAIR.

Step into the Bears' Lair, where hopeful Indigenous Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and hone their business skills. Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha follows the journey of Olympic medallist Duke Kahanamoku.

From the Airwaves

The Homestretch6:25Indigenous artist in residence

We meet the Calgary Public Library's newest Indigenous artist in residence.

The Homestretch4:50Indigenous warming centre

We hear about Calgary's first Indigenous warming centre.

In the News

The Tsuut’ina, west of Calgary, is one of just 36 First Nations in Canada with its own police service

8 months ago

Duration 4:51

With a focus on community policing, the service has expanded rapidly over the past decade, but with Calgary pushing up against its borders, the complexity of their work has also increased.

Have an event or resource to add? Email us at commscgy@cbc.ca.