Community Invited to Participate in Indigenous History Month Programs

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town invites residents to experience a curated series of arts and culture programs recognizing Indigenous History month. Throughout June, the Halton Hills Public Library and Create Halton Hills will showcase the traditional and contemporary creativity of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples through film, art and literature. Everyone has a role to play in reconciliation.

“Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission published its Final Report, including 94 Calls to Action,” noted Mayor Lawlor. “While much work has been done in this time to promote awareness and education, it is imperative that we continue to listen to Indigenous voices to advance reconciliation. We appreciate the artists who are sharing their stories and helping us learn and grow.”

Indigenous History Month programming highlights include:

• Indigenous Art Exhibition: explore a selection of traditional and contemporary Indigenous art from the Town of Halton Hills Art Collection in the Upper and Lower Levels of the Sisnett Lobby at the Library and Cultural Centre, June 2-29.

• Brianna’s Beading: discover the incredible talent of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Brianna Laforme, as she showcases a selection of her beading. Many of the pieces will be available for purchase. On display in the Upper Sisnett Lobby display case, June 2-29.

• Children’s Author Visit: listen to a reading of Raven, Rabbit, Deer with Indigenous author, illustrator and artist Jennifer Faria. Take part in a Q&A following the reading. Georgetown Library Branch, June 21.

• So Surreal: Behind the Masks: take in a free TIFF OnScreen at the JET screening with a film that unveils the connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yup’ik and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw ceremonial masks. John Elliott Theatre, June 27.

• Children, Youth and Adult Beading Workshops: learn traditional indigenous beading techniques from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Dan Secord. Choose from a children’s bracelet-making workshop (ages 4+) and a youth/adult workshop (ages 14+). Library and Cultural Centre Studio, June 28.

To learn more about these programs and to find additional resources from the Town visit haltonhills.ca/artsandcultureprograms.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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