06/01/2026
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada — a federal designation established in 2009 that grew from the significance of June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day.
This month, we're sharing a reflection written by Shaneeka Forrester, MEd — Cree artist, educator and advocate from Brunswick House First Nation. Her piece speaks to the history of the month, the importance of respectful participation, and what it means for her family to carry their legacy forward.
Written by Shaneeka Forrester, MEd, Cree artist, mother and advocate from Brunswick House First Nation, planting roots in Simcoe County, Ontario. Growing up in Toronto […]