Celebrating National Indigenous History Month

In celebration of National Indigenous History Month this June, we encourage the legal profession to explore the unique cultures, traditions and histories of Indigenous People in Canada.

The Law Society of BC honours the stories and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and is excited to highlight interesting facts about Indigenous history, resources and notable Indigenous people in the legal profession. Follow us on X and 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:

• The Government of Canada has compiled a list of resources for Indigenous History Month and has chosen four themes dedicated to highlighting specific aspects of Indigenous history, cultures and perspectives. 
  • June 1 to 9: Environment, traditional knowledge and territory
  • June 10 to 16:  Children and youth
  • June 17 to 23:  Languages, cultures and arts
  • June 24 to 30:  Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
• Many First Nations communities in BC invite and encourage the general public to attend National Indigenous Peoples Day events in their community on June 21. Learn about events happening in your community in this Daily Hive article and on the Government of Canada events page.
• Celebrate the work of Indigenous authors. The Vancouver Public Library has a collection of Indigenous books that acknowledge and honour the unique culture and experiences of Indigenous communities. Check out the Indigenous Collection to view a list of books by Indigenous authors. 
• Explore films and stories by Indigenous directors by visiting The National Film Board of Canada. There is a list of Indigenous films, including Heartbeat of a Nation, a short documentary by Eric Janvier, where he celebrates Dene cultural reclamation and revitalization. Prime, Apple TV and Netflix also have a variety of Indigenous films we encourage you to watch. 
• Try Indigenous cuisine by visiting Indigenous restaurants throughout BC. Indigenous Tourism BC shares a list of restaurants in Vancouver, Kamloops and Vancouver Island. 
• Show your support for Indigenous People by sharing resources with your colleagues, friends and family, posting on social media using the hashtag # NIHM2024 or taking time to learn and reflect privately.

More information, resources and ideas can be found on the Government of Canada’s website.