Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and their communities. It is also a day for reflection, learning and action. This booklist offers stories and resources that deepen our understanding of Canada’s colonial history, celebrate Indigenous voices and knowledge and encourage us all to engage with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge
KFPL invites readers of all ages to take part in the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge, launching Sept. 30. Explore books by Indigenous authors to learn about the histories, languages, cultures and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples.
Track your reading in Beanstack to earn badges for activities, reviews and time milestones. Each badge is an entry into the grand prize draw for an orange shirt pin beading kit. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
National Indigenous History Month: a reading list
Join us this June as we honour and appreciate Indigenous history, heritage, resilience, and diversity. Discover powerful narratives, insightful memoirs, and thought-provoking works that shed light on the extraordinary contributions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Enthralling tales of dark academia
Dark academia: the newest popular genre involving gothic and mercurial stories that generally take place within the confines of an esteemed university or boarding school, where intrigue and mystery await at every turn.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: a reading list
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global campaign to raise awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence and marginalization faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expression, and sex characteristics.
Celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people by combating homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
Learn about IDAHOBIT on It Gets Better Canada's website or May17.org.