207 - National Indigenous History Month 🗓
June is National Indigenous History Month and with two weeks remaining, there are plenty of opportunities to participate. Here’s a few activities that we’ve consistently engaged in over the years…
Dig in 🗓
Biindigen, Western University’s Indigenous Learning Circle’s 30 Day Indigenous History Month Challenge is back and—as usual—packed with events and resources to guide you through the month!
-
Listen in 📻
Radio Western FM 94.9F takes to the airwaves on Wednesday, June 21 with “24 hours of programming that is devoted to preserving the Indigenous histories, stories, and cultures through music.” ➡️ Listen Live
-
Join in 🌅
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Atlohsa Family Healing Services, City of London, N'Amerind (London) Friendship Centre, and the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre will together mark the 27th annual Indigenous Solidarity Day on The Green in Wortley village on Wednesday, June 21st. ➡️ Full details here.
-
Dive In📚
Immerse yourself in Indigenous literature this summer with a stack of books and novels from these lists by London Public Library and Biindigen!
Sponsors:
📍CityMatch / 🌲 BLUE Forest Realty Inc.
Patrons: Sameer Vasta / Mike Donachie / Heenal Rajani / web.isod.es / Joan Sam / Black Coffee / Earmark / Rachel Berdan / Dan Hall / Paul Seale / London Bicycle Café/ Alexis Dowell / Kelly Ziegner / Skylar Franke / Ellen Husk / Sidetrack: A Wortley Café / Arielle Kayabaga / Kevin May / Erin Naylor / Don Minato / Ethan Halko / Phronk / The McClenaghans / Alex Jaworiwsky / Pat Dryburgh Editors emeriti: Jon Clemens / Titus Ferguson / Steve MacDouell / Rebecca Minielly / Kevin Van Lierop / Kendra Perera Editor: James Kingsley
To ensure the ongoing development, growth, and delivery of this publication:
👉 Become a Patron and/or share with a friend 💌!
👉 Click here to learn more about the artwork featured on this week’s newsletter.