June is Indigenous History Month

Indigenous History Month at HPL 

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn and celebrate with HPL’s collections, programs and events. 

National Indigenous History Month: Blood & Water - In-Branch Program 
Saturday June 7 
11:00am – 12:00pm 
Central Library  

Watch Blood & Water: A Story of Reclamation, which exposes the modern-day impact and generational trauma caused by residential schools. The screening is followed by a question session with the director Layla Staats.  

Indigenous Storytelling: Save Turtle Island - In-Branch Program 
Saturday June 14  
11:00am – 12:00pm 
Westdale Branch 

Listen to Indigenous stories about conservation, regeneration, resilience and the importance of protecting our only home, Turtle Island, for future generations. Presented by local artist Jim Adams.   

Noon Hour Concert - Keith Silver: Guitar, Voice 
Friday June 20  
12:00pm - 1:00pm 
Central Library  

Keith Silver takes the stage in Central Library's Living Room. From the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Keith Silver's music is rich and soulful.

Family Movies at Ancaster - Our People Will Be Healed (2017) G 
Saturday June 21 
1:00pm - 3:00pm 
Ancaster Branch  

Commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a screening of Our People Will Be Healed. Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s 50th film reveals how the power of education has enriched a Cree community in Manitoba.  

HPL Author Series: Dawn Hill 
Thursday July 10 
6:30pm – 7:30pm 
Central Library  

Attend a live reading and conversation with Six Nations author Dawn Hill, who will discuss their new book, Memory Keeper. Registration opens June 23. 

Indigenous History of Bannock on Turtle Island 
July 15 
5:15pm – 6:45pm 
Concession Branch 

Learn about the history of bannock, a traditional bread that originated with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Registration opens June 23. 

Celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples through HPL's catalogue.

More Resources from the Government of Canada  

National Indigenous History Month   

Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage  

Indigenous Peoples and Communities