June 21st is National Aboriginal Day. There are 3 main groups of Aboriginal people in Canada: First Nations, Inuit and Métis. This year, National Aboriginal day is on the same day as the Summer Solstice. June 21st is the longest day in the year. There will be special events in most communities in B.C., and you can experience traditional music, dancing, crafts and cuisine.
Adapted from The Westcoast Reader for June 2013
*****************************************************************************Susan Aglukark is a singer.
She grew up in Nunavut.
Susan sings
in English and Inuktitut.
Taken from the Westcoast Reader
O Siem is one of her most popular songs.
Click on the link below to complete the quiz on the song.
The Real Canadian Songbook: O Siem
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Click on the link to hear the story about Alfred Scow, the first aboriginal judge in B.C. You
Alfred Scow
*************************************************************************If you want to read more stories,click on the link to check out the WestCoast Reader blog.
http://www.thewestcoastreader.com/
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Click on the link below to download the easy e-books about Canada, Canada's Aboriginals and some more easy stories.
http://bestofthereader.ca/
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