‍_{Indigenous Days of Significance}

Honours ribbon skirts as symbols of identity, resilience, and connection to the land.

Marks the founding of the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations (2020).

Calls for equity and care for First Nations children and families.

UNESCO day celebrating linguistic diversity and language revitalization.

Uplifts Two-Spirit and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ identities and communities.

UN observance spotlighting the importance of freshwater and water stewardship.

Celebrates Indigenous languages as living foundations of culture and identity.

Remembrance and action for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Raises awareness for Jordan’s Principle so Indigenous children receive equitable services.

A day of ceremony and commitment to end violence against women and children.

Month-long recognition of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis histories and contributions.

Honours the cultures, heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

The longest day of the year, widely observed in Indigenous traditions.

Celebrates Inuit self-determination and the creation of Nunavut.

Marks the 1827 Treaty 29 between the Crown and Anishinaabe peoples.

UN day recognizing Indigenous rights, cultures, and contributions worldwide.

Commemorates the Supreme Court decision affirming Métis harvesting rights.

Annual cultural gathering hosted by the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre.

Honours Survivors, their families, and communities; a federal day of remembrance and learning.

Remembrance of residential school impacts with the message ‘Every Child Matters.’

Calls for justice and healing for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.

Observed by many U.S. jurisdictions in place of Columbus Day to honour Indigenous peoples.

Recognizes the 1784 proclamation granting Grand River lands to the Haudenosaunee.

Raises awareness of barriers and celebrates contributions of Indigenous peoples with disabilities.

Encourages learning about treaty rights and responsibilities across Ontario.

Affirms Inuit voices and celebrates culture across the circumpolar world.

Honours the service and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans.

Wear moccasins and share to honour Indigenous traditions and unity.

Commemorates Louis Riel and the Métis struggle for rights and recognition.

Marks the shortest day and longest night; a time of reflection in many traditions.

Equinox observance uplifting Two-Spirit and Indigenous queer communities.