National Indigenous History Month is an important time for us all to reflect and acknowledge the history, diversity, and creativity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Every June, the Halton Hills Public Library and the Town offer programs and activities that showcase contemporary and traditional Indigenous creativity.
Visit the Truth and Reconciliation page for information on the Town’s efforts to advance Truth and Reconciliation and access learning resources that you can access all year.
Program details and registration information for all 2025 Indigenous History Month programming are listed below.
Arts and Culture Programs
Town Art Collection Exhibition
Dates: June 2 until June 29, 2025.
Display location: Helson Gallery, Upper level of Sisnett Lobby
Experience vibrant and diverse Indigenous art from the Town of Halton Hills Art Collection. Explore a selection of works, from traditional to contemporary representations, that showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic expression of Indigenous artists.
Photo - Henry Napartuk, Eskimo at Seal Hole, stone cut print
Display by Brianna Laforme
Dates: June 2 until June 29, 2025.
Display location: Helson Gallery, Upper level of Sisnett Lobby
Discover the incredible talent of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Brianna Laforme in this showcase of her beading. Many of the pieces will be available for purchase.
Moccasin Identifier
Date: June 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Location: Both Library Branches (Acton and Georgetown)
Audience: All Ages
This is a drop-in program. Participants can arrive any time during the stated program time.
Take part in this activity dedicated to weaving a deeper understanding of Canada’s Treaty history into the fabric of our nation. Through the symbol of Indigenous moccasins, it aims to connect all Canadians to the land beneath our feet.
Picture of the Community painting Moccasin Identifiers
Children's Author Visit
Date: June 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Location: Georgetown Library Branch
Audience: 12 and under
Listen to a reading of Raven, Rabbit, Deer with Indigenous author, illustrator and artist Jennifer Faria. Ever wonder what it's like to write a picture book? Take part in a question-and-answer period following the reading.
This is a drop-in program, and will begin at the stated start time.
So Surreal: Behind the Masks
Date: June 27, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Location: OnScreen at the Jet (John Elliot Theatre)
In partnership with TIFF Film Circuit, HHPL, and Create Halton Hills, So Surreal: Behind the Masks unveils the fascinating connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yupʼik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw ceremonial masks, and the quest to bring some of the masks back home.
Free tickets available through the box office.
Workshops
Workshop Spaces are Limited
Pre-Registration is Required.
Photo of Dan Secord's Beading
Click here to Register or Email dchurchill@haltonhills.ca
Beading Workshop
Date: June 28, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cultural Centre Studio
Audience: Adult/Youth 14+
Cost: $35 per participant, all materials included. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
Learn to create a traditional indigenous beaded piece with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Dan Secord, as he dives into the history of his community and the art of beading.
Children’s Beading Workshop
Date: June 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Location: Cultural Centre Studio
Audience: 4+
Learn an indigenous beading technique from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Dan Secord. Dan will instruct children to create an indigenous 2-row bracelet using beads and leather. $5 per participant, materials included, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Photo of Dan Secord's 2-row bracelet.
Resources
Check out these virtual Halton Hills Lecture Series presentations and additional resources all year
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Darin Wybenga "We Are Still Here – The Mississaugas of the Credit"
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You can also browse and borrow items created by Indigenous voices from the library’s online catalogue or borrow book sets by Indigenous authors for your book club or classroom. Ask at a Halton Hills Public Library service desk for more information.