Empower Simcoe’s Indigenous Coordinator shares that during the Indigenous History month, there are many things you can do to better understand Indigenous Peoples and their culture. This list of ideas can start the conversation and you are encouraged to seek opportunities to continue learning throughout the year.

Attend a Powwow. For information on the 2025 Powwow Trail, visit: https://www.anishinabek.ca/Flipbooks/2025PowWowGuide.html
Understand the Protocol of a Powwow
Attend the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival in Ottawa https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/
Check Out Some of the Programming on APTN
Read Indigenous Authored Books
Listen to Indigenous Music
Contribute to an Indigenous-led Organization or Charity
Discover Indigenous Comedy on YouTube
Read How to Become an Indigenous Ally https://nactatr.com/news/files/IndigenousAlly.pdf
Attend an Indigenous Flag-Raising Ceremony
Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Visit Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund https://downiewenjack.ca/
Learn More About Treaties by Visiting:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/map-ontario-treaties-and-reserves
Georgian College, 17 June 2022, https://www.georgiancollege.ca/blog/student-life/national-indigenous-peoples-day-21-things/