Indigenous History Month
June is dedicated to celebrating the cultures, traditions, and contributions of these peoples in Canada.
Who are Indigenous Peoples? (or Who are First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples?
This major Canadian city hosts one of the largest Pride celebrations in North America, held annually in June.
What is Toronto?
Canada Day celebrations often include these outdoor evening displays that light up the sky.
What are fireworks?
This popular summer navigation tool uses satellites to help hikers, campers, and road trippers find their way.
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)?
This is the largest organ in the human body and helps protect everything underneath it.
What is the skin?
This annual day, celebrated on June 21 during National Indigenous History Month, honours First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures and contributions.
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day?
This symbol, often seen at Pride events, represents diversity and inclusion within 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
What is the rainbow flag?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Who is Sir John A Macdonald
This seasonal natural event can turn forests and fields into a bright display of insects that light up the night.
What are fireflies (or lightning bugs)?
This process allows plants to make food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
What is photosynthesis?
National Indigenous History Month was first officially designated by the House of Commons in this year—though it had a different name at the time.
What is 2009?
Pride Season events often include these public gatherings, which combine celebration with visibility and advocacy.
What are parades and community festivals?
Canada Day is also a time to reflect on this idea, which includes the histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples alongside Confederation.
What is reconciliation?
This recreational activity involves navigating rivers using inflatable rafts and is often rated by “class” based on difficulty.
What is whitewater rafting?
This continent is home to the Amazon rainforest.
What is South America?
Before 2017, National Indigenous History Month was known by this former name.
What is National Aboriginal History Month?
This term is used in Canada to describe the full range of sexual orientations and gender identities celebrated during Pride.
What is 2SLGBTQI+?
This Canadian document, passed in 1867, united the original provinces into one country.
What is the British North America Act?
This outdoor overnight activity involves travelling between designated sites, often carrying all gear on your back.
What is backcountry camping (or backpacking)?
What year did Alex Trebek pass away?
What is 2020.
The Government of Canada encourages Canadians to learn about these three distinct Indigenous groups during National Indigenous History Month.
Who are First Nations, Inuit, and Métis?
Pride Season is not just about celebration—it also highlights this ongoing goal for 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada.
What is advancing equality, inclusion, and rights?
What was the name of the wacky coyote trying to catch the Road Runner?
Wile E. Coyote
This natural summer process causes water in lakes and oceans to become layered based on temperature, affecting fish and swimming conditions.
What is thermal stratification?
What region in the Ontario Area is the best?
What is Northeast Region!