Thursday, June 1st kicks off the start of National Indigenous History Month!
It’s an important time of year to remember, reflect and celebrate the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
It’s being honoured by organizations in Milton and across Halton:
June is National Indigenous History Month!
We invite you to reflect on the unique histories, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of our First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people.#NIHM2023 pic.twitter.com/8tZPEUWJJc
— Town of Milton (@TownOfMiltonON) June 1, 2023
June is National Indigenous History Month! Join the #NIHM2023 conversation and learn more about the culture, history and achievements of Indigenous Peoples and Communities by visiting: https://t.co/LEZwnlqI6g pic.twitter.com/bSGL3OEaxs
— Halton Region (@RegionofHalton) June 1, 2023
This National Indigenous History Month, our Service acknowledges and celebrates the unique culture, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada. pic.twitter.com/Xb5VMDgPMg
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) June 1, 2023
June is National #IndigenousHistoryMonth. We acknowledge that the HDSB is on the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. pic.twitter.com/44xYzaYrnp
— HDSB (@HaltonDSB) June 1, 2023
June is National #IndigenousHistoryMonth and throughout the month our #HCDSB schools will celebrate and honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in our country, and in our HCDSB community. Learn more: https://t.co/snVXZSMtej pic.twitter.com/U2C5eyxqlm
— Halton Catholic DSB (@HCDSB) June 1, 2023
The Milton Public Library (MPL) is unveiling a new four-panel mural as part of National Indigenous History Month. The unveiling is Thursday, June 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the MPL’s Beaty Branch. Read more here.
Last year, the Town of Milton unveiled an orange crosswalk for National Indigenous Month. It’s located at the intersection of Mill Street and Martin Street, just south of Main Street. Learn more here.
June is also Pride Month! The Town of Milton raised a flag at Town Hall on Thursday. Here’s how you can celebrate Pride in Milton.
We’ll keep you updated on all things happening in June around Milton!
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