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Patrick Weiler

Liberal on National Indigenous History Month 2026-06-09

174 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 144 wordsJune is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages and contributions of first nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada.¹ In my riding of West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, we live on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Squamish, shíshálh, Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua nations.² Archeological evidence from B.C. shows that indigenous peoples have lived on these lands for more than 14,000 years, representing one of the longest continuous human histories anywhere in the world.³ This month, communities across our region are coming together to celebrate indigenous history and culture. Whether attending syíyaya Days on the Sunshine Coast, joining National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre or learning about indigenous history from a guided Talaysay Tour in West Vancouver, there are many opportunities to learn from and celebrate the first peoples of these lands.⁴ The ask · 30 wordsI encourage all Canadians to take this opportunity to listen, learn and celebrate the rich indigenous heritage that continues to shape our communities and our country. [Member spoke in Ucwalmícwts]

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1“June is National Indigenous History Month”June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.search
2“the Squamish, shíshálh, Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua nations”Patrick Weiler’s riding of West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country lies on the territories of the Squamish, shíshálh, Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua nations.search
3“lived on these lands for more than 14,000 years”Archaeological evidence from British Columbia shows Indigenous peoples have lived there for more than 14,000 years.search
4“syíyaya Days on the Sunshine Coast, joining National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre or learning about indigenous history from a guided Talaysay Tour”In June 2026, events including syíyaya Days on the Sunshine Coast, National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and Talaysay Tours in West Vancouver are taking place.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20