Halton Hills celebrates Indigenous History Month

Halton Hills invites residents to take part in Cultural Services and Halton Hills Public Library programs in June to celebrate Indigenous History Month.

“I encourage the community to participate in Indigenous programming offered throughout June and take an active role in learning about the experiences of Indigenous peoples in our country,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “Engaging with diverse cultural programming is an important step toward creating a more diverse and inclusive community in Halton Hills.”

Bonnette will recognize Indigenous History Month at the upcoming council meeting on June 13.

Program highlights include:

·   Moccasin Identifier Project Painting and Storywalk of The Raven’s Feast by KungJaadee – at the Acton Library (June 21)

·   Film Series at the John Elliott Theatre: Run Woman Run (June 23), From Wisconsin with Love and Stories from Land Back Camp with a talk (June 30)

·   Embroidery & beading DIY kits to accompany film screenings ($10 per kit)

·   Halton Hills lectures on the HHPL YouTube channel, including authors Michelle Good, Harold R. Johnson and Darin Wybenga, traditional knowledge and land use coordinator for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

·   Historic Indigenous beadwork display from the collection of Naomi Smith on view in the Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre

All programs are free unless mentioned otherwise. For a complete list of activities and instructions on how to register, visit this website.