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!
Célébrez la journée des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariens!
Le drapeau franco-ontarien a été hissé pour la première fois le 25 septembre 1975. La province a officiellement déclaré le 25 septembre comme date annuelle de la journée des Franco-Ontariens et Franco-Ontariennes 2022 en 2010, année qui a marqué le 400e anniversaire des francophones en Ontario. Célébrer avec ces livres !
Science Literacy Week: M is for mathematics
Science Literacy Week celebrates the diversity of Canadian science and its culture. This year's theme is mathematics, the language of science. Explore mathematics, its modern applications and how this ancient science is the origin of all the technology we know and use today with these suggestions from KFPL staff and the Queen's University Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
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Learn about Truth and Reconciliation at KFPL
As we approach Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, explore KFPL's Indigenous Portal, a section of our website dedicated to Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships. Learn more about how we are responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Explore local Indigenous resources and services, and language resources at KFPL.