The Town of Whitby will be celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 8 and June 21, 2024. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
We acknowledge the corporation of the Town of Whitby is located on the Lands of the Great Mississauga Nations who are signatories to the Williams Treaty. These communities include the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, First Nations of Alderville, Beausoleil, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Chippewas of Georgina Island, and Rama. We believe it is important that we learn, and work to reconcile the impact we, and those before us, have had on the original inhabitants. On behalf of the Town of Whitby, we want to thank them for sharing this land and all its resources. At the Town of Whitby, our goal is to respectfully share in the responsibility of the stewardship and protection of these ancestral lands and waters and continue towards truth and reconciliation as we move forward as friends and allies with all First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.
Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Town will be hosting a special event on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Celebration Square in front of the Whitby Public Library, Central Library - 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON L1N 6A1.
Join us to learn more about and celebrate Indigenous history and culture.
Performance Schedule |
10:00 am to 10:15 am - Opening 10:15 am to 11:00 am - All Nations Youth Drum Group 11:00 am to 12 pm - Storytelling and singing by Kim Wheatley 12 pm to 12:30 pm – Aurielle Doilette 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm - Activities |
The 7 Grandfather Teachings |
Panels are located on the windows on the East side of celebration square highlighting the 7 Grandfather Teachings. |
The Moccasin Identifier Project |
This project was developed by Carolyn King in partnership with Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and the Ontario Green Belt, to promote public awareness of significant cultural historic sites and the ancestral presence of First Nations, Metis and Indigenous Communities. This project is to advance treaty and Indigenous awareness by covering Canada in moccasins. Using stencils and chalk, draw your moccasin in celebration square from 10 am to 1 pm |
Join us on June 21 online to watch a video to learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day from Kim Wheatley, Anishinaabe Cultural Consultant and ISWO Senior Advisor of Cultural Development. As well, you can join Metis Jigger Auriele Diotte in an instructional video and demonstration. Both videos will be available to view on this page on June
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