Indigenous Recognized Events

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th.  The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada.  Click the title/link above for information and history.

National Indigenous Peoples Month (June)
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It's a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.  Click the title/link above for information.

National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day)
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.  On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.  Click the title/link above for information and history.  

In 2016, Ontario passed the first legislation of its kind in Canada declaring the first full week of November as Treaties Recognition Week.  This annual event honours the importance of Treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about Treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective Treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Click the title/link above for information and history. 
Links:
Maurice Switzer Presentation on Treaty Recognition
Resources for Treaties Recognition Week from Mohawk College