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 Canadasa国际传媒檚 First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis not just this month, but after as well.

sa国际传媒淭he recent tragic discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of former Kamloops Indian Residential School on the territory of the Tksa国际传媒檈ml煤ps te Secwepemc has captured the attention of communities far and wide and brings this yearsa国际传媒檚 National Indigenous History Month into even sharper focus,sa国际传媒� the group said.

The society added that members want to continue sa国际传媒渇ostering a community that is inclusive, equitable and kind as possiblesa国际传媒�, which extends to supporting Indigenous residents in the area.

sa国际传媒淲e hope yousa国际传媒檒l join us in participating in National Indigenous History Monthsa国际传媒� whether thatsa国际传媒檚 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.sa国际传媒�

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 Societysa国际传媒檚 crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

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