June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It is also the month of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a day dedicated to celebrating Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and communities.

For more than 29 years, Stardale Women's Group has been creating spaces where Indigenous girls and young women can build confidence, reconnect with culture, develop leadership skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging. Through mentorship, cultural activities, storytelling, filmmaking, and community-building, Stardale has been demonstrating reconciliation in action long before it became part of everyday conversation.

As Red Dress Day approaches, many educators, organizations, and communities are reflecting on how to meaningfully acknowledge the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This day is not only about awareness—it is about remembering, honouring, and recognizing the ongoing impacts of colonial systems that continue to affect Indigenous families and communities today