This June the University of Toronto is celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This comes at a time when the hard truths of history, past and present, are shaking the foundations of our society, demonstrating a greater need to listen, to learn and to act in partnership with Indigenous peoples. Recently, we learned of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School and we grieve the loss of these children, their stories, and their contributions to Indigenous communities in Tk’emlúpste Secwépemc territory and beyond. Throughout National Indigenous History Month and on National Indigenous Peoples Day, U of T will be creating space for Indigenous peoples to give voice to their experiences and to collectively celebrate and learn about Indigenous cultures.
Read the full statement from Kelly Hannah-Moffat, VP, HR & Equity