June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigeous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. The history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples is the history of our country, as they are the first peoples of Canada and continue to play important roles in its developement and its future. Learn more here.

June is Pride Month in Canada. Pride Month is an annual month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, & queer-folk, their history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Pride Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more here.