National Indigenous History Month & Canada’s Indian Residential School Systems
In Canada during the month of June, not only do we celebrate pride month, but we also celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Celebrating June in this way began in 2009, after a unanimous motion passed by the House of Commons. Normally it is a time to celebrate the “history, heritage and diversity” of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada. However, this year's celebration has been stained with sadness for Indigenous People across Canada after the news released Thursday, May 27th of 215 children’s bodies found beneath the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.