Connect, Learn, and Celebrate During Indigenous History Month
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June is Indigenous History Month, and throughout the month, you’re invited to connect, learn, reflect, and celebrate through a variety of free community experiences happening across Halton Hills.
In partnership with the Town of Halton Hills, Halton Hills Public Library is proud to support programs and events that honour the histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples while encouraging ongoing learning and meaningful conversations around Truth and Reconciliation.
Whether you attend a ceremony, explore Indigenous artwork, participate in a family activity, or experience live performance and storytelling, there are many ways for you to engage throughout the month.
Indigenous History Month Highlights:
Tuesday, June 2 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Shelagh Law Parkette, Glen Williams
Join the community for a special evening of reflection, recognition, and celebration as the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation flag is raised in honour of Indigenous History Month.
June 1 – July 5 Halton Hills Cultural Centre
Explore powerful and inspiring works from Indigenous artists and creators throughout the Cultural Centre, including:
Walk Gently, an exhibition of artwork by Kate Dalton
Indigenous Art from the Town Collection
Art Tonez by Toni-Marie Green
These exhibitions invite you to experience Indigenous perspectives, storytelling, and creativity through visual art.
Sunday, June 21 Acton and Georgetown Branches
Visit the Library to participate in the Moccasin Identifier Project, a meaningful initiative that raises awareness of the impact of residential schools and honours Indigenous children who never returned home.
Saturday, June 27 Georgetown Library Branch
Experience an engaging and interactive cultural performance with Tribal Vision Dance. Through dance, music, storytelling, and audience participation, you’ll learn more about Indigenous traditions, teachings, and culture in a welcoming environment for all ages.
Continue Learning All Year Long
Indigenous History Month is one important opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect, but the journey of Truth and Reconciliation continues year-round. Halton Hills Public Library and the Town of Halton Hills remain committed to creating opportunities for the community to engage with Indigenous voices, histories, cultures, and perspectives through programs, partnerships, collections, and events.
Explore curated reading lists, digital resources, and recommended titles for all ages to continue learning and discovering Indigenous stories, authors, histories, and perspectives from home.
You can explore full event details and Indigenous programming at the Town’s Indigenous History Month page.
