LibGuides: Indigenous History Month: Resources

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.

Here is a selection of resources where you can learn more about the stories, achievements, and past & present experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. You can also discover more resources through Library Search.

Books: Non-fiction, Memoirs, & Biographies

Books: Fiction, Graphic Novels, & Poetry

Streaming Videos

RUMBLE : The Indians Who Rocked the World

More Resources

Related Library Subject Guide: Indigenous Resources

The Learning Portal: Maamwi Hub

The Maamwi Hub is inspired by the TRC 94 Calls to Action to ensure that the 24 Colleges of Ontario lead in the education of both staff and students on Indigenous history, culture, knowledge, and current Indigenous worldviews. The word "Maamwi" means "Together" in Anishinaabemowin, one of the widely spoken Indigenous languages in the territory currently referred to as Ontario. The Maamwi hub comprises of 5 major sections (About, Discover, Inquire, Inspire, and Empower) with each section categorized thematically.

First Peoples@Seneca

First Peoples@Seneca is dedicated to supporting Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) on our campuses. Services include advisement, tutoring, mentoring, workshops, cultural teachings, and social events. These services are offered in a culturally appropriate way to create understandings and learnings about Indigenous peoples.

Websites

Streaming Video Playlists

Educational playlists (NFB)
Indigenous (Kanopy)
Indigenous-Made Animation Films (NFB) A selection of animated films made by Inuit, First Nations and Métis filmmakers at the NFB.
Indigenous Education (Curio) A theme examining the successes and challenges of Indigenous education in Canada today.
Indigenous Films (Curio) A look at Indigenous filmmaking in Canada and a selection of Indigenous films available on Curio.
Indigenous Governance (Curio) This theme examines issues of Indigenous governance, including land and resource managements rights, the future of the Indian Act and other laws and policies impacting Indigenous communities in Canada today.
Indigenous History Month (Can-Core Academic)
Indigenous Language Revitalization (Curio) "I feel stronger, more powerful, wiser..." This is how one language speaker describes the personal impact of learning his mother tongue. This theme explores the efforts underway to reclaim Indigenous languages in Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities throughout Canada.
Indigenous Rights (Kanopy)
Indigenous Studies (Criterion on Demand)
Indigenous Studies (Kanopy)
Indigenous Youth Collection (Curio) This theme takes a closer look at the hopes, experiences and challenges of Indigenous youth in Canada today. Among the topics examined are cultural identity, community engagement, education, the environment and relations with law enforcement.
Residential Schools (Curio) Since the late 19th century, about 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children were removed from their families and forcibly sent to residential schools. The last residential school, near Regina, closed its doors in 1996. Residential schools were a key tool of cultural genocide against Canada's First Nations. This theme provides a concise overview of this dark page in Canadian history.
Truth and Reconciliation in Canada (Curio) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was formed as a means of reckoning with the devastating legacy of the residential school system. From 2008 to 2014, the commission heard stories from thousands of residential school survivors. In 2015, it released a report that included its Calls to Action – instructions to guide governments, communities and faith groups down the road to reconciliation.

Indigenous History Month: Resources

The Learning Portal: Maamwi Hub

First Peoples@Seneca

Websites

Streaming Video Playlists

Podcasts

Current Affairs

Indigenous Voices & Identity

Historical Topics

Residential Schools