Originally published in TEACH Magazine, May/June 2025 Issue
By Nupur Bagoria
Canada commemorates National Indigenous History Month in June, providing an opportunity to honour the diverse and profound cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. These Indigenous peoples have maintained deep connections to their territories since time immemorial, contributing invaluable wisdom, knowledge, and cultural practices that continue to shape the country now known as Canada to this day.
To give students the opportunity to respectfully engage with Indigenous stories and perspectives, we have compiled a selection of cultural centres and heritage sites across Canada (and a few in the United States as well). These educational visits present meaningful opportunities for young learners to deepen their understanding of both Indigenous histories and contemporary Indigenous experiences.
Nupur Bagoria is a writer/editor who brings both precision and creativity to every project she takes on. When she’s not wrangling words or getting lost in books, you’ll find her deep in her latest DIY project or tending to her growing plant collection.
