Commemorative promotional resources
To commemorate events like National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Government of Canada is offering a number of free promotional resources for public use.
Using these images:
When using or reproducing any promotional content below, the visuals and text must not be changed.
On this page:
Downloadable images
Commemorative posters for each date are available for download and use in PDF and JPG formats.
The banners can be used:
- on social media
- to assist in the planning of activities that require the production of other promotional activities or items
Posters
Banners and backgrounds
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation images
The meaning behind the visuals
Learn more about the imagery used in our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day products:
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2021
Among the various visual elements illustrating Indigenous cultures, the circle is at the centre, which represents being together in spirit of reconciliation. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing. The pathway represents the road to reconciliation. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are represented in the image.
Description of the three icons
- The eagle to represent First Nations
- The narwhal to represent Inuit
- The beaded flower to represent Métis
National Indigenous History Month
Among the various visual elements illustrating Indigenous cultures, the sun (the summer solstice) is at the centre which is at the heart of the festivities. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as the four elements of nature (earth, water, fire and air), are represented in the image and shown opposite. The whole visual is supported by a multicoloured smoke*, reminding us of Indigenous spirituality but also of the colours of the rainbow - a symbol of inclusion and the diversity of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and their members.
*Smoke is used in different ways by all three Indigenous groups in Canada. Whether it is to smoke fish and meat, to burn sage and tobacco, or for sacred ceremonies or celebrations, it is a significant symbol in Indigenous cultures.
Description of the three icons
- The eagle to represent First Nations
- The narwhal to represent Inuit
- The violin to represent Métis
National Indigenous Peoples Day activity guide
The Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada activity guide has trivia (like quizzes and recipes), games (like word searches and spot the difference), crafts (colouring, recipes and braiding), and more!
Print resources
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, commemorative event print products are not available. A host of virtual resources are available on our Learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada page.
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