Join a Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre educator to learn about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. For ages 6-12.
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Recent additions to the collection
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Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations
Emancipation Day Reads
August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire with the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It’s a time to reflect on Canada’s history, honour Black and Indigenous resilience and recommit to justice and equity. Explore powerful stories of resistance, freedom and identity with this booklist.
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Enjoy the First Nations Communities READS winners and longlist!
First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) recognizes authors throughout our continent's diverse Indigenous communities. For nearly twenty years, this initiative has increased awareness of Indigenous teachings, cultures and worldviews and the value of storytelling across Turtle Island.
Enjoy the winning titles in the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult categories (the first three in this list), chosen by a jury of Indigenous librarians from across Ontario. Explore the full YA/Adult list and children’s list.
Honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people
October 4 is Sisters in Spirit Day, honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, gender-diverse, Two Spirit, and transgender people.
Indigenous women, girls, transgender, gender-diverse, and Two-Spirit people continue to go missing and are murdered at an alarming and disproportionate rate. - Safe Passage, NWAC
Take the time to learn about this challenging topic and how you can support affected communities.
Read profiles of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls with CBC’s Case Explorer.
The MMIWG support line, at 1-844-413-6649, provides 24/7 support to the family, friends, and community members impacted by the loss of a missing or murdered Indigenous woman, girl, transgender person or Two Spirit person.
Indigenous Heritage
Bekaa, Bzindaachagan | Wait and Listen
Celebrate the 22nd annual First Nations Public Library Week by reading Indigenous authors, attending a related program or visiting an Indigenous-led library near you. Check out KFPL's Indigenous Portal to explore the Library's programs, collections and engagement projects.
Check out free live and pre-recorded events available through the Ontario Library Service.
