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National Indigenous History Month

The Town of Oakville resides on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Mississaugas, Neutral, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Visit the Indigenous Culture and Community page to learn more.

Heritage Trails kiosks and signage

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, residents are encouraged to enjoy a walk along the Moccasin Trail and explore the history of the lands we call Oakville from an Indigenous perspective. The content for the information booth and plaques along this trail was developed in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations and Indigenous community members.

Making NishDish Wild Rice Casserole with Special Guest Chef Johl Whiteduck Ringuette

Chef Johl Whiteduck Ringuette is the owner of NishDish Marketeria and Catering, an award-winning small business that has been reclaiming and serving traditional Anishinawbe or Ojibwe food since 2005. He joined us For the Love of Cooking on Wednesday, June 2 to show everyone how to prepare his NishDish Wild Rice Casserole.

Planting our Seeds with Grandmothers Voice

You can watch previously recorded sessions of our free virtual program Planting our Seeds on YouTube. This series, produced in partnership with Grandmothers Voice, celebrates Indigenous culture and community, offering authentic insight into Indigenous peoples experiences.

Exploring Your Roots with Oakville Public Library (OPL)

The OPL hosted Explore Your Roots at Library and Archives Canada: Starting Your First Nations, Inuit & Métis Nation Genealogy on Monday, June 21 in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. Presented in partnership with Library and Archives Canada, participants learned about resources related to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation genealogy, how to access collections in person or online, and how to get advice or assistance.

Land acknowledgement plaques at town facilities

Throughout the month of June 2021, land acknowledgement plaques were installed at Town Hall and all community centres to acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, laws and philosophies of the Indigenous people with whom Oakville shares this land today.

Pride Month

Rainbow flag at Town Hall

The rainbow flag was flown at Town Hall throughout the month of June in recognition and support of Pride Month and Oakville’s LGBTQ2S+ community. Display or wear a rainbow to show your pride and/or support any time of year.

Rainbow Wreath Virtual Craft

Crafternoons with Emily on Tuesday, June 1 featured a special Pride-themed creative activity. Emily showed everyone how to make a Rainbow Wreath.

Fay & Fluffy’s Storytime with OPL

Books, songs and lots of laughs were shared with Fay & Fluffy's Storytime and the OPL on Saturday, June 19. Fay and Fluffy support LGBTQ2S+ families by providing a supportive and inclusive environment focused on fun.

CHILD-ish web series virtual launch on June 22

Free tickets for the virtual launch of CHILD-ish, a verbatim play drawn from interviews with children about love and dating, were available through the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.

Rainbow crosswalks along Lakeshore Road

Did you take a walk along one of Oakville’s three first-ever rainbow crosswalks, which will be installed on Lakeshore Road at the intersections of Navy Street, Kerr Street and Bronte Road by end of June? Read the news release.

Recreation and Parks Month

Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) promotes the benefits of an active lifestyle and green spaces for community, physical and social well-being. This year, our June is Parks and Recreation Month programming focused on activities that can be enjoyed individually or in small family groups.

Online activities and prebooked drop-ins

The Town of Oakville is proud to provide residents of all ages and abilities with a variety of online programs and drop-in options. Choose from fitness classes, arts and crafts, topical discussions, and more!

As the days get hotter, cool off at one of our many splash pads or outdoor pools. Enjoy a game of badminton, tennis or pickleball on an outdoor court.

June is Bike Month

Did you know that Oakville has over 240 kilometres of on-road bike lanes and off-road cycling paths? Coordinated by Cycle Toronto, Bike Month is celebrated and supported across the GTHA and Guelph from June 1 to 30. Visit bikemonth.ca to contribute to their Bike Month Kilometre Counter, and more.

COVID-19 Tree Dedication Virtual Ceremony

On Wednesday, June 23, we dedicated a tree at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, the former site of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in remembrance of those we have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic and the unwavering dedication of first responders. Visit the COVID-19 Tree Dedication Virtual Ceremony page for more details.

“Stay Safe, Active and Connected” during Seniors Month

Connection Kits with OPL

Help older adults stay connected! There are two OPL Connection Kits available that provide Oakville residents who are 55 years old and older with technology devices to stay connected with friends and family, and to access accessible reading materials. Call your local OPL branch for more information.

Golden Horseshoe Seniors Month Virtual Celebration

Oakville Seniors were invited to a Seniors Month Virtual Celebration on Thursday, June 17 at 1 p.m. with friends from the municipalities of Elora, Milton, Niagara Falls, Oakville and Rockwood. To celebrate the amazing contributions of seniors across the Golden Horseshoe, this free event featured a Mayors' Welcome, Finding Joy motivational speaker Cheryl Watkin, and special musical guest the Fiddlestix.

Without Walls (WOW) Elder Abuse Prevention

The Without Walls (WOW) phone-based program on Tuesday, June 22 featured an informative Elder Abuse Prevention session promoting tips, resources and services that help increase senior safety and well-being.