06/01/2026
June is National Indigenous History Month!
This month, we recognize and reflect on the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
The land now known as Lincoln was once home to several groups of Iroquoian-speaking Indigenous peoples who lived mainly along the northern shores of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Before approximately 1650, this area was inhabited by peoples of the Neutral Nation Confederacy.
In 1615, Samuel de Champlain referred to the peoples in this region as “la Nation Neutre” (the Neutral Nation) because of their perceived peace with both the Five Nations and the Huron-Wendat. The Huron-Wendat referred to them as “Attawandaron,” meaning “people whose speech is awry” or “people of a slightly different language”, but we do not know what they called themselves.
📖🪴National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to learn more about the rich histories and knowledge systems that continue to shape this region today!
