Ottawa (Special to ZennieReport.com) – June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to address past harms, support strong and healthy communities, and advance self-determination and prosperity.
Addressing Past Harms and Healing
Supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities searching for the truth about the legacy and ongoing impacts of
- Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action – We are working with Indigenous partners to renew relationships based on the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. Learn more about the truth and reconciliation calls to action
- Residential schools – Bringing closure to the legacy of residential schools lies at the heart of reconciliation. Learn more about residential schools
- Children, youth and families – We continue working to ensure that all Indigenous children have the opportunity to grow up in their communities and remain with their families. Learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
- MMIWG action plan – Ending the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Learn more about addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
- Specific claims – Canada is moving forward with First Nations to resolve their specific claims relating to past wrongs. Learn more about specific claims
Reconciliation is about working together to achieve a fundamental shift in the way we perceive and interact with each other for the benefit of everyone in Canada.
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on National Indigenous History Month
June 1, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
“Indigenous Peoples have been stewards of Canada’s lands and waters for time immemorial. National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, knowledge, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
“Indigenous leadership and perspectives will be foundational to how this government delivers its mandate. We will address past harms, take a distinctions-based approach, and advance self-determination, while upholding Modern Treaties and self-government agreements.
“Central to this commitment is the long-term wealth and prosperity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. To that end, we have doubled the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program from $5 billion to $10 billion – and opened it to sectors outside of energy and natural resources to catalyze more Indigenous-led infrastructure, transportation, and trade projects across the country.
“As Canada moves forward with nation-building projects, the government will be firmly guided by the principle of free, prior, and informed consent.
“We will work in full partnership with Indigenous Peoples – advancing shared priorities from health care, food security, housing, and education to conservation, climate action, and emergency management. We move forward on the important work of the calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ Calls for Justice, and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.”