June may be Pride Month, but a local society is reminding the public its also National Indigenous History Month.

Kelowna Pride Society said in a statement they want people to think about and honour the history, heritage and diversity of Canada91裸聊视频檚 First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis not just this month, but after as well.

91裸聊视频淭he recent tragic discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of former Kamloops Indian Residential School on the territory of the Tk91裸聊视频檈ml煤ps te Secwepemc has captured the attention of communities far and wide and brings this year91裸聊视频檚 National Indigenous History Month into even sharper focus,91裸聊视频� the group said.

The society added that members want to continue 91裸聊视频渇ostering a community that is inclusive, equitable and kind as possible91裸聊视频�, which extends to supporting Indigenous residents in the area.

91裸聊视频淲e hope you91裸聊视频檒l join us in participating in National Indigenous History Month91裸聊视频� whether that91裸聊视频檚 takin the time to support an Indigenous artist, engaging with local Indigenous history, starting to learn an Indigenous language, making a purchase from an Indigenous-owned business, donating to an appropriate cause or doing something else that honours and celebrates Indigenous folks and culture.91裸聊视频�

For those who may have been impacted by residential schools and the recent news of the Kamloops site, you can call the Indian Residential School Survivors Society91裸聊视频檚 crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

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