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TOWN OF HALTON HILLS
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The Town invites residents to experience a curated series of arts and culture programs recognizing Indigenous History Month. Throughout June, the Halton Hills Public Library and Create Halton Hills will showcase the traditional and contemporary creativity of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples through film, art and literature. Everyone has a role to play in reconciliation.

“Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission published its Final Report, including 94 Calls to Action,” noted Mayor Ann Lawlor. “While much work has been done in this time to promote awareness and education, it is imperative that we continue to listen to Indigenous voices to advance reconciliation. We appreciate the artists who are sharing their stories and helping us learn and grow.”

Indigenous History Month programming highlights include:

• Indigenous Art Exhibition: explore a selection of traditional and contemporary Indigenous art from the Town of Halton Hills Art Collection in the Upper and Lower Levels of the Sisnett Lobby at the Library and Cultural Centre, June 2-29.
• Brianna’s Beading: discover the incredible talent of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Brianna Laforme, as she showcases a selection of her beading. Many of the pieces will be available for purchase. On display in the Upper Sisnett Lobby display case, June 2-29.
• Children’s Author Visit: listen to a reading of Raven, Rabbit, Deer with Indigenous author, illustrator and artist Jennifer Faria. Take part in a Q&A following the reading at the Georgetown Library Branch, June 21.
• So Surreal: Behind the Masks: take in a free TIFF OnScreen at the JET screening with a film that unveils the connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yup’ik and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw ceremonial masks at the John Elliott Theatre, June 27.
• Children, Youth and Adult Beading Workshops: learn traditional indigenous beading techniques from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation artist Dan Secord. Choose from a children’s bracelet-making workshop (ages 4+) and a youth/adult workshop (ages 14+) at the Library and Cultural Centre Studio, June 28.

To learn more about these programs and to find additional resources from the Town visit haltonhills.ca/artsandcultureprograms.

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