Calgary Public Library kicked off National Indigenous History Month on Monday with an Opening Ceremony at Central Library featuring Indigenous singing, dancing, a community round dance, and traditional fry bread. The celebration continues throughout June, with a full calendar of events designed to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous Calgarians together to reflect, celebrate, and learn.

Coming up this month: a film screening of Sweet Summer Powwow on June 10, a powwow dance fitness experience at Heritage Park on June 20, an Indigenous Joy Panel on June 21 featuring community artists discussing resilience and humour, and a Lunch and Learn on June 23 exploring the summer Powwow Trail in Treaty 7 with live drumming and dance performances.

All 22 library locations have buttons, Land Acknowledgement bookmarks, and Indigenous Placemaking booklets available throughout the month. Eleven locations also feature Indigenous Placemaking art installations by artists from or connected to Treaty 7.

"National Indigenous History Month is a time for celebration and learning," said Sarah Meilleur, CEO of Calgary Public Library. "We are inviting everyone to join us in reflection, learning, and meaningful conversation, while honouring and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples across the country and right here in Moh'kinstsis, Wîcîspa, and Guts'ists'i."