{"id":82846,"date":"2023-05-29T12:34:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T16:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/?post_type=cu_story&#038;p=82846"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:46:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:46:27","slug":"indigenous-history-month-ally","status":"publish","type":"cu_story","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/story\/indigenous-history-month-ally\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Indigenous History Month as an Ally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 pt-24 pb-32 md:pt-28 md:pb-44 lg:pt-36 lg:pb-60 xl:pt-48 xl:pb-72\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-indigenous-history-month-1600w-1.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Celebrating Indigenous History Month as an Ally\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"absolute bottom-0 w-full z-[1]\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 1280 312\">\n                <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M26.412 315.608c-.602-.268-6.655-2.412-13.524-4.769a1943.84 1943.84 0 0 1-14.682-5.144l-2.276-.858v-5.358c0-4.876.086-5.358.773-5.09 1.674.643 21.38 5.84 34.646 9.109 14.682 3.59 28.935 6.858 45.936 10.449l9.874 2.089H57.322c-16.4 0-30.31-.16-30.91-.428ZM460.019 315.233c42.974-10.074 75.602-19.88 132.443-39.867 76.16-26.791 152.063-57.709 222.385-90.663 16.7-7.823 21.336-10.074 44.262-21.273 85.004-41.688 134.719-64.193 195.291-88.413 66.55-26.577 145.2-53.584 194.27-66.765C1258.5 5.626 1281.34 0 1282.24 0c.17 0 .34 27.596.34 61.3v61.299l-2.23.375c-84.7 13.718-165.93 35.955-310.736 84.931-46.494 15.753-65.427 22.076-96.166 32.15-9.102 3-24.814 8.198-34.989 11.574-107.543 35.954-153.008 50.422-196.626 62.639l-6.74 1.876-89.126-.054c-78.135-.054-88.782-.161-85.948-.857ZM729.628 312.875c33.229-10.985 69.248-23.523 127.506-44.207 118.705-42.223 164.596-57.709 217.446-73.302 2.62-.75 8.29-2.465 12.67-3.751 56.19-16.772 126.94-33.597 184.17-43.671 5.07-.91 9.66-1.768 10.22-1.875l.94-.161v170.236l-281.28-.054H719.968l9.66-3.215ZM246.864 313.411c-65.041-2.251-143.047-12.11-208.432-26.256-18.375-3.965-41.73-9.538-42.202-10.074-.171-.214-.257-21.38-.214-47.046l.129-46.618 6.654 3.697c57.313 32.043 118.491 56.531 197.699 79.143 40.313 11.521 83.459 18.058 138.669 21.059 15.584.857 65.685.857 81.14 0 33.744-1.876 61.306-4.93 88.396-9.806 6.396-1.126 11.634-1.983 11.722-1.929.255.375-20.48 7.769-30.999 11.038-28.592 8.948-59.288 15.646-91.873 20.147-26.36 3.59-50.015 5.627-78.35 6.698-15.584.59-55.209.59-72.339-.053Z\"><\/path>\n                <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M-3.066 295.067 32.06 304.1v9.033H-3.066v-18.066Z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ictinc.ca\/blog\/national-indigenous-history-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Indigenous History Month<\/a>, it is crucial to take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, culture, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis Peoples across Canada. Non-Indigenous people can pursue their journey of allyship through education and reflection. To discover ways to engage with National Indigenous History Month and beyond, please check out the resources below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"continue-learning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover ways to better understand the complexity of Indigenous histories and experiences and share them with those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/native-land.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn whose land you are on<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archives.nctr.ca\/index.php\/Adults-teachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read books<\/a> on the histories and experiences of Indigenous people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfb.ca\/indigenous-cinema\/?&amp;film_lang=en&amp;sort=year:desc,title&amp;year_min=1939&amp;year_max=2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch videos<\/a> by Indigenous Film Makers about Indigenous topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/indiginews.com\/okanagan\/top-ten-indigenous-podcasts-to-follow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen to podcasts<\/a> from Indigenous perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in professional training like Carleton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/kinamagawin-workshop-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kin\u00e0m\u00e0gawin Indigenous Learning Certificate<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ualberta.ca\/admissions-programs\/online-courses\/indigenous-canada\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Alberta\u2019s free Indigenous Canada online course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carleton\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover what it means to <a href=\"https:\/\/reseaumtlnetwork.com\/en\/publication\/ally-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">be a good ally<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"know-the-key-reports-and-findings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know the Key Reports and Findings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand the important work that has taken place and help achieve the Calls to Action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/development\/desa\/indigenouspeoples\/declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples.html#:~:text=The%20United%20Nations%20Declaration%20on,%2C%20Bangladesh%2C%20Bhutan%2C%20Burundi%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nctr.ca\/records\/reports\/#highlighted-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Reports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmiwg-ffada.ca\/final-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/strategic-directions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kin\u00e0m\u00e0gawin: Learning Together<\/a>, 41 Carleton-specific Calls to Action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"support-carleton-student-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Carleton Student Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the services and programs Carleton provides for Indigenous students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/students\/ojigkwanong-indigenous-student-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ojigkwanong Indigenous Student Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/iesp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigenous Enriched Support Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/indigenous-peer-mentorship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cusaonline.ca\/who-we-are\/service-centres\/mawandoseg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mawandoseg Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sprott.carleton.ca\/indigenous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigenous Initiatives at Sprott<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"integrate-indigenous-knowledge-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrate Indigenous Knowledge in the Classroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the resources made available to the Carleton learning community without overburdening Indigenous experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/teaching-learning-and-pedagogy\/collaborative-indigenous-learning-bundles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigenous Learning Bundles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/avpii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of the Assistant Vice-President, Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/anako\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u0100nako Indigenous Research Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement\u2019s <a href=\"mailto:lane.bourbonniere@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigenous Curriculum Learning Specialist<\/a> to help incorporate Indigenous knowledge, resources and ways of teaching into the classroom and academic spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"celebrate-cultures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrate Cultures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take part in the celebrations and discover the rich and diverse cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/summersolsticefestivals.ca\/2023-music-awards\/\">Summer Solistice Indigenous Music Awards<\/a> (June 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawatourism.ca\/en\/see-and-do\/ottawa-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ottawa Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival<\/a> (June 21 \u2013 25)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/ottawa-indigneous-fashion-week-2023-tickets-65693810957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ottawa Indigenous Fashion Week<\/a> (June 29 \u2013 July 3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nac-cna.ca\/en\/indigenoustheatre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Arts Centre Indigenous Programing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.unesco.org\/idil2022-2032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous Languages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymuseum.ca\/history-hall\/traditional-and-creation-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creation Stories at the Canadian Museum of History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"connect-with-surrounding-communities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with Surrounding Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhance your learning by making connections with local Indigenous communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kitiganzibi.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Algonquins of Pikwakanagan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minwaashin Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.odawa.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odawa Native Friendship Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wabano.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wabano Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afn.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Assembly of First Nations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itk.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.metisnation.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">M\u00e9tis\u202fNational Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwac.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Native Women\u2019s Association of Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafc.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friendship Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in the know through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/indigenous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CBC Indigenous<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>During National Indigenous History Month, Carleton University is celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, voices and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis people who are positively impacting the world. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/national-indigenous-history-month\/\">National Indigenous History Month<\/a> page through the month of June to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During National Indigenous History Month, it is crucial to take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, culture, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis Peoples across Canada. Non-Indigenous people can pursue their journey of allyship through education and reflection. 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