(Sault Ste. Marie, ON June 21, 2022) – Today, the Sault College community and guests joined together in honour and in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This annual College event saw the group come together and celebrate with a flag raising ceremony and inspirational speeches.
Today’s event is a part of wider celebrations going on across Canada recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. The day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by then Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc. This day was selected for many reasons, including its cultural significance as the Summer solstice and it is a day on which many Indigenous groups traditionally celebrate their heritage.
Sault College is proud to foster and encourage an understanding and appreciation of the histories, culture, experiences and traditions of Indigenous peoples. The College’s commitment to advancing Indigenous education is strong and is embedded into the fabric of our College values, strategic priorities, and overarching goals. The College continues its important work in this area and remains committed to moving forward in a spirit of trust, collaboration and reconciliation
“Sault College is honoured to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions and cultures of Canada’s Indigenous peoples through today’s event. It is important that we all take the opportunity to learn more about these contributions that have and continue to shape our province and country,” said Dr. Ron Common, President Sault College. “Today and every day we strive to create a deeper, collective understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada, so we can actively advance the journey of reconciliation,” he added.
We encourage everyone to take the time to read more about National Indigenous Peoples Month through National Indigenous History Month (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca).
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