June is National Indigenous History Month, and marks a milestone in Mi'kma'ki
The month of June in Canada has been officially acknowledged as since 2009, in recognition of the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis Peoples across Canada.
In Mi鈥檏ma鈥檏i, this June marks a major milestone: the 300th anniversary of the signing of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty.
On June 4, 1726, Mi'kmaw representatives ratified the first and foundational treaty in what became the Covenant Chain of Peace and Friendship Treaties鈥攁 Nation-to-Nation agreement between the Wabanaki Confederacy (the Mi'kmaq, the Wolastoqiyik, Peskotomuhkati, and Penobscot) and the British. It was the first treaty any of these nations had entered with a European nation.
黑料吃瓜 Elder-in-Residence Dr. Judy Clark will be attending the official celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the signing of the "Peace and Friendship Treaty" on June 4 at the Parks Canada Port-Royal National Historic Site in Port Royal, NS. She adds, "It will be a day of gathering, reflection, and celebration to honour the living treaties and bringing together the Mi鈥檏maq leadership, Elders, youth, and community.鈥�
Built on peaceful co-existence, reciprocal responsibilities, and mutual respect鈥攁nd without any cession of Mi'kmaw lands鈥攖he Peace and Friendship Treaties remain valid today and continue to shape relationships in this country. This anniversary belongs to all of us鈥擬i'kmaq and non-Indigenous Epekwitnewaq (Islanders) alike. Learn more about the 300th anniversary at
Later in the month, June 21鈥攖he summer solstice鈥攊s designated as , 鈥渁 day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis peoples鈥or generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.鈥� (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada).
Visit 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Teaching and Learning Centre web pages for .
黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Robertson Library has developed an that includes articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also, you can learn about our Elders and scholars at 黑料吃瓜 on the upei.ca website or access resources about Mi鈥檏maq culture, traditions, and language on the .
The Government of Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada which explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
