Shared teachings for National Indigenous Peoples Month

June is National Indigenous Peoples Month and to recognize and celebrate the diverse heritages as well as scholarly contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching is sharing some teachings connected to the month. Every nation and community has their own complex and rich histories and unique stories, which the Centre wants to reflect in these teachings. 

By sharing this collection of teachings, we also create an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of genocide and the residential school system in Canada, while reaffirming the university’s commitment to actively participate in truth and reconciliation every day, and not just one month out of the year.

This collection can be found on the Indigenous Education page on the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching website. This page also includes a compilation of educational resources for self-guided learning, which highlights the work of Indigenous community members and creates opportunities for engaging with Indigenous knowledges.

Also, don’t forget to attend Toronto Metropolitan University’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on June 21. The celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes events such as a panel on allyship that will feature both Indigenous and non-Indigenous colleagues who have been working collaboratively in ways that are mutually defined and respectful, as well as a Button Making workshop, Children’s Indigenous storytime and a tour of the Indigenous Medicine Garden at the Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex.

For more information on how you can celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, visit the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion.