Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month. Discover educational and cultural programs throughout the month to honour the history, heritage, diversity and creativity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. For upcoming and virtual events offered by the Town of Halton Hills and the Halton Hills Public Library, visit the events calendar.
Evolving Traditions: Indigenous Artists from the Town of Halton Hills Collection
Town of Halton Hills Cultural Centre, Sisnett Lobby
June 1 to July 24
A look at how traditions have informed the work of Indigenous artists featuring prints by Michael Robinson, Carl Beam, Victor Ekootak along with a selection of Inuit sculptures.
Photo: Ivory Walrus (artist unknown).
Gift of Dale & Dave Cox. Town of Halton Hills Collection.
Halton Hills Public Library - Read Woke Challenge
For every diverse book read and documented, participants will receive a badge towards their reading goal. Check out the Indigenous Voices reading list. This is an ongoing community challenge, so you can take part in the Read Woke Challenge at your own pace.
Tune in for Indigenous reads/book lists and author spotlights on HHPL’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the month of June.
Free Virtual Talk with Heather Muir Beecroft
Shining a Light on Contemporary Inuit Art
June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.
This informative talk looks at work by contemporary Inuit artists and the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s recently opened Qaumajaq Center, the world’s largest collection of Inuit Art. Heather Muir has made promoting Inuit art her personal passion and goal for many years. She has travelled extensively in the far north, visiting many communities to talk to artists and immerse herself in their world. Register on Eventbrite. The talk will be conducted via the zoom platform.
Free Virtual Talk with Naomi Smith, Indigenous artist and educator
No Word for Art: Exploring the Indigenous Roots of Creativity
June 14, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
In this visual journey, unlike any other, Naomi Smith will discuss the Indigenous creative process, meaning and methods from a historical context to a contemporary perspective. Discover the amazing ways that the Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region expressed their, culture, traditions and history through the embellishment of everyday objects. This presentation will inform, inspire and set the stage for a workshop with Naomi in the fall.
Naomi Smith from Chippewas of Nawash, is actively reviving a centuries-old beadwork technique and educating others about the ways of the First Nations people of the Woodlands and Northeastern area from a historical and contemporary perspective, often through the story of beads. Register on Eventbrite. The talk will be conducted via the zoom platform.
Halton Hills Public Library - Indigenous Storytime
June 23, 10:30 a.m.
Join us on YouTube as we read a story by an Indigenous Creator, meet puppet friends, and sing songs too!