June is not only Pride Month, but also Indigenous History Month.
Kincardine and Saugeen Shores are both recognizing the occasion by holding events in their respective communities.
The Municipality of Kincardine will be raising the Every Child Matters flag on June 21st which is National Indigenous Peoples Day.
There will also be two new workshops aimed at providing truthful education about Indigenous History.
More information on the workshops can be found by going to the Municipality of Kincardine’s website.
The Town of Saugeen Shores are offering resources to allow residents to recognize the importance of Indigenous People, the culture that gave the area its name, and their longstanding presence and history.
Residents are encouraged to learn more by exploring resources such as:
- Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
- Learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada
- Read Books by Indigenous Authors
- Discover Indigenous Culture along the TransCanada Trail
- Treaties Teaching and Learning Resources
- Indigenous History Month 2022 – Teaching History & Reconciliation
