In celebration of National Indigenous History Month this June, we encourage the legal profession and the public to explore the unique cultures, traditions and histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
The Law Society of BC honours the stories and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and is committed to ensuring that our processes are culturally safe, removing systemic barriers and celebrating Indigenous culture.
This month, we’ll be sharing interesting facts about Indigenous history, resources and notable Indigenous people in the legal profession. Follow along on LinkedIn to learn more and share.
Get involved
We encourage you to learn more about the past and present of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people this June. Here are some ways to get involved:
- Indigenous Tourism BC will be highlighting Indigenous businesses, communities, people and stories throughout June on their Instagram, Facebook and website. Follow along for inspirational and educational Indigenous History Month content.
- Many First Nations communities in BC invite and encourage the general public to attend National Indigenous Peoples Day events in their communities on June 21. Learn about events happening in your community by visiting Indigenous Tourism BC’s website.
- Support Indigenous law and articling students by participating in the annual National Indigenous Peoples Day online auction, hosted by the CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum. The auction, which runs from June 20-28, supports the Warrior Project, which helps fund articling positions for Indigenous students in BC.
- Shop Indigenous. Browse a variety of Indigenous-owned stores and galleries, including jewelers, soap makers and more, throughout the province.
- Explore films and TV series by Indigenous creators. North of North, an Inuk comedy series filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut, is available to stream on Netflix. CBC Gem also offers free access to a variety of Indigenous content, including the film Monkey Beach, adapted from the award-winning novel by Eden Robinson.
- Discover Indigenous languages. FirstVoices is an online platform used by Indigenous communities to share and promote their languages and oral cultures, and includes everything from alphabets to songs, common phrases, stories and other language learning tools.
- Show your support for Indigenous Peoples by sharing resources with your colleagues, friends and family, posting on social media using the hashtag #NIHM2025 or taking time to learn and reflect privately.
More information, resources and ideas can be found on Indigenous Tourism BC’s website or the Government of Canada's website.
