This Web site provides information on how to organize activities to mark Aboriginal Awareness Week (AAW), as well as other interesting information under the heading 'See also' of this page.

Aboriginal Awareness Week, first introduced in 1992, is held on the four days that follow the Victoria Day long weekend. It was designed to increase awareness of Aboriginal peoples within the Canadian mosaic and the public service. It has evolved into a week to honour the many Aboriginal cultures in Canada, including the Métis, the Inuit and First Nations.

For this year's AAW, the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (OCHRO-TBS) will be the lead department for central events held in the National Capital Region. OCHRO-TBS is responsible for the official opening ceremony, which will take place at Library and Archives Canada, while Health Canada is responsible for the official closing ceremony, which will be held at Tunney’s Pasture. The Calendar of Events displayed on this Web site only posts events planned by the OCHRO.

Please note, however, that various federal government departments and agencies will be planning and hosting their own events in the National Capital Region and in regions throughout Canada, independently from OCRHO-TBS. We suggest that you contact departments and agencies directly for information on their respective events.