June is National Indigenous History Month. We encourage you to explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Don't forget to check your local listings for both in person and virtual events.
In Brightspace, under the Learning Resource tab on your homepage, you can enroll in the “Understanding Indigenous Culture” online course. Check out this quick video tutorial on how to find and enroll.
NBCC recently introduced ‘Seven Feathers’ walkways at each of our campus locations to serve as an important reminder of NBCC’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Indigenous Canada is a free course from the UAlberta that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.
The National Film Board's curators have compiled an online collection of Indigenous-made films.
Our People Will Be Healed
Alanis Obomsawin reveals how a Cree community in Manitoba has been enriched through the power of education. The Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre in Norway House, north of Winnipeg, receives a level of funding that few other Indigenous institutions enjoy. Its teachers help their students to develop their abilities and their sense of pride.
NBCC campuses are located on Mi’kmaq, Wolastoq and Peskotomuhkati homelands. Since 1726 this land has been subject to treaties that are still in effect today. We are grateful to learn together on this land and do so guided by the original spirit of those treaties - peace, respect and friendship.