Throughout the month of June we are celebrating First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage, culture, food and music with online and in-person events and opportunities for learning and connection.
Join us!
June 1: Join the Celebration
A message from the NIPD Planning Committee!
To coordinate this month of activities that lead up to June 21, RRU can't do it alone! We have welcomed more than 19 plus partners to the table to assist in organizing and coordinating volunteers, schools, and the community to join in the festivities!
Date: Wed., June 1
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: online, register here
June 4: M'akola Housing Society & Partners Event CHANGE MAKERS
Saturday, June 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Starlight Stadium
Address: 1089 Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC V9B 0A5
Information:
M'akola Housing Society, plus partners are hosting "Change Makers, Gathering Festival"
Based on Elder's Teachings, "If you feel it in your heart, you should do it!"
Join us in honouring Indigenous culture, values, and history. We honour and appreciate the Indigenous knowledge keepers who are graciously offering their guidance toward this important event.
Indigenous Drum and Dance Groups
Indigenous Pop Up Market YYJ
Drop-in Cedar Weaving Workshops
Bannock Taco Lunch
Drop-in Drum Making Workshops (while supplies last)
Activities for the Kids
June 6: Métis Nation Presentation - Greg Scofield
Join us to watch and learn from Greg Scofield, Métis Educator.
Date: Monday, June 6
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m
Location: online, register here
June 6: Métis Language Presentation - Norm Fluery
Join us to listen and learn from Norm Fluery, Métis Language.
Elder Norman Fleury is a Metis Elder with the University of Saskatchewan and Metis Nation Saskatchewan. Originally from St. Lazare, Manitoba Elder Fleury has been involved in the Metis Movement for 55 years as a leader and promoter of the Metis Nation. Like his ancestors, Elder Fleury speaks many languages, but his passion is in keeping the Michif distinction, culture, legends, stories, music, dance, songs, beliefs, and history alive. He taught the first accredited courses at Brandon University and the University of Saskatchewan as well as created the first Michif dictionary in Canada as well as numerous other resources. His teachers were his maternal grandparents and his mother who left her family at 108, 12 years ago. His grandma was his inspiration and teacher. Together they communicated solely in Michif. In this Elder Fleury found a balance, lived, practiced those ways and continues to teach and follow the old ways.
Date: June 6
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Online, register here
June 7: Guys Coffee Break
Everyone welcome to chat with Indigenous Elders at Guys Coffee Break.
Date: June 14
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Learn more and get Zoom and phone links: Guys Coffee Break
June 8: VNFC Book Circle with Richard Van Camp, Tłı̨chǫ Dogrib
Everyone is welcome to join Richard Van Camp, Tłı̨chǫ Dogrib Dene Nation as he shares about his book Gather (purchase at local bookstores).
Date: June 8
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Phone or Zoom
Register: RSVP by email to Lisa
June 9: VNFC Knit & Crafts Circle
Everyone is welcome to join and work on any craft project.
Date: June 9 & 30
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Learn more and get Zoom and phone links: Knit & Crafts Circle
June 14: VNFC Cedar Weaving and Teachings
Everyone is welcome to join VNFC for Cedar Weaving and Teachings while weaving bracelets.
Date: June 14
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Everyone welcome on Zoom, limited onsite
Register: RSVP by email to Ash
June 15: RRU Indigenous Film Festival - Reel Injun
Please join us June 15 in the Grant Quarterdeck for the showings of Reel Injun and Smoke Signals.
Reel Injun will be shown at noon. A lunch option of sandwiches, wraps and bannock will be provided.
This event is open to all RRU staff and students in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month.
Hope you can join us!
Please note this registration is only for the lunch showing of Reel Injun. Register here for Smoke Signals.
June 15: RRU Indigenous Film Festival - Smoke Signals
Please join us June 15 in the Grant Quarterdeck for the showings of Reel Injun and Smoke Signals.
Smoke Signals will be shown at 4:30 p.m. A dinner option of pizza and bannock will be available. Space for discussion and debrief of the films will follow.
This event is open to all RRU staff and students in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month.
Hope you can join us!
Please note this registration is only for the lunch showing of Smoke Signals. Register here for Reel Injun.
June 16: Conversation: Truth & Reconciliation Report Card
Join Director of Indigenous Engagement Asma-na-hi Antoine, Toquaht Nation who hosts guest speaker Ry Moran, a Red River Métis and founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba.
Moran is a member of the UVic Libraries' senior management team. Moran leads the efforts of UVic library to decolonize approaches to the university's archives and collections and integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Moran will provide his view and expertise on how Canada grades using a reconciliation report card.
Date: June 16
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online, register here
June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
A warm invitation for a day of fun and community relations on the Lands of the Lekwungen (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) ancestors and families.
Find all the details for time, location and schedule of events.
June 21: VNFC Bruce Parisian Library Indigenous Book Sale
The VNFC Bruce Parisian Library hosts an Indigenous Book Sale in partnership with Munro’s Books on June 21, 2022 at National Indigenous Peoples Day, Royal Road University. (Cash only.)
July 22: VNFC Bruce Parisian Library Grand Reopening & Open House
VNFC invites you and your family to come and celebrate your love for libraries! We are excited to invite you to the Library’s Reopening and Open House on Wednesday, June 22 at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 231 Regina street.
Community and Partner drop-in begins at noon with closing speeches beginning at 6 p.m.
Activities include:
- Cultural Workshops
- Door Prizes
- Photobooth
- Vendors & Indigenous Book Sale
- And more!
RSVP’s are not required, but are appreciated. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
June 23: VNFC's REALLY Big Bingo
Join VNFC’s REALLY Big Bingo with Grama Suzie from the Yukon. Pick up bingo cards @ VNFC. Have fun meeting others in our community. RSVP for limited onsite seating, everyone welcome on zoom.
Date: June 23
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: online and onsite
Register: Learn more and register here.
June 30: ANSWER2 Hish uuk ish tsawaak PLAY
Join us for the screening of Nuu-chah-nulth play Hish uuk ish tsawaak written by Yaats Suis Uks (Jessica Sault), Tseshaht First Nation.
Date: June 30
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Location: online, register here
Change Makers Gathering Festival Poster
