[6][7][8] In early 2015, IDC/BCANDS began work on the development of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, initially engaging the government of British Columbia,[9] the First Nations Summit and the Métis Nation British Columbia for their endorsement and recognition of the Month.

In the fall of 2015, the government of British Columbia officially proclaimed November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month with the First Nation Summit and Métis Nation British Columbia both passing organizational resolutions officially recognizing and declaring the month annually.

In 2016, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) officially recognized and proclaimed the month through a resolution passed at an AFN Chiefs Assembly,[10][11] Additionally in 2016, the government of Saskatchewan officially recognized and declared the month as did the Yukon Council of First Nations.

[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] In 2020, 2021, and 2022, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a video in recognition of the month.

Others recognizing and raising awareness on the month have included Marc Miller, federal Minister, Carla Qualtrough, federal Minister,[28] Former British Columbia Premier John Horgan[29] as well as members of Canadian Legislative Assemblies, the Canadian Senate and Members of Parliament.