Recognizing National Indigenous History Month with WUSA

In addition to being Pride Month, June is also National Indigenous History Month. It’s an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People, and to honour their stories, achievements, and resilience. It’s also about reflecting on the history of colonialism in Canada and the impacts colonialism continues to have on Indigenous communities. As we work towards truth and reconciliation, we all have a role to play in advancing reconciliation. 

Here’s how you can celebrate National Indigenous History Month with WUSA.  

WUSA Events 🧡

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

• Thursday, June 19, 10 AM – 1 PM 
• Join WUSA and the Office of Indigenous Relations for a time to recognize and honour the diverse cultures, voices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. 
• There will be live music from Indigenous student musicians, Ethan Gardner and Ryan MacTavish, and a “taco in a bag” lunch! 
• Register at Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day! | Office of Indigenous Relations | University of Waterloo. 

University of Waterloo Events🧡

An Afternoon with Kai Potts

• Wednesday, June 18, 1 PM – 2:30 PM 
• Celebrate National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month with Kai Potts, a Two-Spirit Nakota Sioux storyteller, advocate, and content creator. 
• Register at An Afternoon with Kai Potts | Office of Indigenous Relations | University of Waterloo. 

Inuk Identity: Who Is Resilient Inuk by Resilient Inuk

• Thursday, June 19, 2:30 PM – 4 PM 
• UWaterloo Libraries are presenting a session with Vanessa Brosseau, also known as Resilient Inuk, exploring key aspects of Inuit identity, including the importance of family trees, the ulu, and the lasting trauma caused by derogatory terms, tuberculosis treatment policies, and forced relocations. 
• Register at Inuit Identity: Who Is Resilient Inuk by Resilient Inuk | Library | University of Waterloo 

You can find a full list of everything the University is doing in honour of National Indigenous History Month at Office of Indigenous Relations | University of Waterloo.