Welcome to this resource page for international students beginning to learn about the histories, cultures, languages, and relationships connected to the lands you now live on. Across Turtle Island, Indigenous Peoples continue to carry deep relationships with land, water, language, community, and knowledge systems despite ongoing impacts of colonialism.
Learning about these relationships is an ongoing journey rooted in respect, listening, reciprocity, and accountability.
Recognizing important dates is one way to learn about the ongoing histories, relationships, resilience and experiences of Indigenous peoples across these lands
Many communities organize gatherings, educational events, celebrations, and spaces for remembrance connected to these dates.
We encourage students to take time to learn about these occasions, remember their significance, and attend community or campus events when possible.
| JANUARY 4 – National Ribbon Skirt Day |
| The 3rd Monday of FEBUARY – Louis Riel Day (In Manitoba) |
| MARCH 20 – Two-Spirit Celebration & Awareness Day |
| MARCH 22 – World Water Day |
| MARCH 31 – Indigenous Languages Day |
| APRIL 22 – Earth Day |
| MAY 5 – Red Dress Day (National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+) |
| JUNE 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day |
| AUGUST 9 – International Day of Global Indigenous Peoples |
| SEPTEMBER 5 – International Day of Indigenous Women |
| SEPTEMBER 30 – Orange Shirt Day (National Day of Truth and Reconciliation) |
| OCTOBER 4 – Sisters in Spirit Day |
| NOVEMBER 7 – Inuit Day |
| NOVEMBER 8 – Indigenous Veterans Day |
| NOVEMBER 16 – Louis Riel Day (a national commemoration) |
Click on a date below to receive an explanation of each day and its importance
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Native-Land Digital is a helpful starting point for learning about the Indigenous languages, Nations, and treaties connected to the places where we live. While asking “Whose land am I on?” remains important, centering Indigenous languages can deepen our understanding of the relationships, responsibilities, and knowledge tied to land and waters.
How do I use this interactive map?
You can click on either Languages or Treaties to explore different covered areas based on your selection. Simply drag the globe to locate Turtle Island.
Go to Native-Land digital
This is an interactive educational resource featuring maps, photographs, and learning materials about Indigenous Peoples, communities, and Truth and Reconciliation across these lands. Created in collaboration with Indigenous organizations, it also includes a glossary of commonly used Indigenous terms and other resources.
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Indigenous languages are more than communication. They are living connections to land, culture, and spirit. These languages also carry unique ways of understanding the world. Despite the impacts of colonization and residential schools, communities are reclaiming their languages through daily practice, teachings, and new tools. This page offers resources, including websites and apps, to support learning and revitalization, recognizing that these languages are vital: to the land, to culture, and to community, as well as for future generations.
Go to Indigenous Languages Resources
With support from Elders, families, communities, and educational institutions, this centre works to support and share Indigenous values, traditions, and knowledge while fostering meaningful and collaborative learning opportunities.
click your institution to see their respective events calendars
Learning is also about building relationships with people can communities. Indigenous student groups, community spaces, and campus events can offer opportunities to listen, connect, and learn in respectful ways. We encourage students to explore Indigenous-led spaces and participate with openness, care, and respect.