National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21)

An 8 minute documentary about the life if actor Tantoo Cardinal, likely the most recognizable Indigenous actress in North America, by director Nicole Dolloso.

A website by and about artist, Alex Janvier, one of the founding members of Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. Images of some of his works can be seen here.

This short film tells the story of how actor, singer, producer, and activist Tom Jackson came to use his gift of song to contribute millions of dollars to the fight against poverty and homelessness.

An article that documents the beginnings of the "Idle No More" Movement in Canada.

This brief biographical article provides information about prolific west coast artist, Bill Reid

In this short documentary, Buffy St. Marie candidly discusses her hopes, creative vision and songwriting skills, as well as her role as an Aboriginal activist.

An article that examines the life of Mistahimaskwa, a Plains Cree chief who refused to since Treaty 6, tried to unite the Cree people, and led his band through many conflicts.

Although he could not vote himself, the people of Haldimand County overwhelmingly voted to elect Mohawk Chief John Brant, as their first representative to the Parliament of Upper Canada in 1830.

This Historica Heritage Minute, created in 2016, tells the story of Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak. It tells how she started creating her art which now hangs in galleries around the world.

This Heritage Minute tells the Iroquois story of Peacemaker. There is also a text version of the story.

Learn about Indigenous athletes in Canada that had a significant impact in sports.

In this 2:44 minute video, Blaire Russell shares his art and the influence that his culture and home have on his work. He is an artist and photographer, from the Blood Tribe, Kainai First Nation in Southern Alberta.

Learn about Josephine Mandamin, the water defender, who began walking around the Great Lakes to raise awareness about water pollution.

Mitiarjuk Nappaaluk was an Inuit author, teacher, and historian best known for writing the first novel in Inuktitut.

Olive Patricia Dickason changed the way that Canadians think about their history and Indigenous history in Canada

This video by Heritage Canada documents the life of Olivia Poole, an Indigenous Canadian woman, who invented the Jolly Jumper.

An article by the Canadian Encyclopedia about Robbie Robertson, an Indigenous Canadian musician who profoundly influenced the American music scene.

A biography of Susan Aglukark, an Inuit singer/songwriter, who blends traditional and modern traditions in her music.

Thanadelthur, the “Ambassadress of Peace,” was instrumental in negotiating peace between the Chipewyan and Cree people.

Mary Two-Axe Earley was a pioneer and architect of the Canadian women’s movement. Her political activism forged coalition of allies to challenge Canadian laws that discriminated against Indigenous women.

This short documentary serves as a portrait of Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, one of Canada's most important painters.