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Little you by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
Kiss by kiss by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
The boy who walked backwards by Ben Sures, (1967-)
The hoop dancer's teachings by Teddy Anderson
Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh by Brittany Luby,
Bowwow powwow = by Brenda J. Child, (1959-)
We sang you home by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
Discovering animals by Neepin Auger
Swift Fox all along by Rebecca Thomas
Black bear, red fox by Julie Flett,
When we were alone by David Robertson, (1977-)
Loving me by Debby Slier
Bear for breakfast by Robert N. Munsch, (1945-)
Ukalikkuk kallaglu aujakkut aullaaqtuuk by Neil Christopher, (1972-)
In my anaana's amautik by Nadia Sammurtok
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Indigenous Heritage

National Indigenous History Month Reads

June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Explore our curated selection of books to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Indigenous histories, voices and perspectives.

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Indigenous Voices at Digital Kingston

Indigenous Voices at Digital Kingston

Listen to oral histories that describe the history of the Kataroh:kwi region as told by its Indigenous people at Digital Kingston.

Indigenous Resources & Services

Indigenous Resources & Services

Explore Indigenous resources located through the KFPL website, and find links a variety of local and national Indigenous organizations.

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Indigenous Heritage

First Nation Public Library Week

October 1-4 is First Nation Public Library Week! FNPLW was introduced by First Nation librarians to raise awareness for public library services offered on Indigenous lands, and at county and municipal libraries. Take this opportunity to reserve these recent titles featuring diverse Indigenous voices. 

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A treaty map of Ontario with text reading Treaties Recognition Week

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Treaties Recognition Week reading list

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week. This week recognizes the importance of learning about the treaties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, their history and treaty rights and obligations. Knowledge of these documents and their legal frameworks is essential to reconciliation. To learn more, check out the titles on this list. 

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Indigenous Heritage

First Nation Communities READ

Check out some of the titles on the First Nation Communities Read (FNCR) shortlists! FNCR celebrates the very best of Indigenous literature across Turtle Island. The program encourages family literacy, intergenerational storytelling and intergenerational knowledge transmission. FNCR also helps to increase awareness of the importance of First Nation, Metis and Inuit writing, illustration and publishing.

The winners were announced during First Nation Public Library Week during the first week of October. Be sure to check out the complete 2023-24 Adult/YA list and Children’s list.

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Indigenous Heritage

National Day of Action for MMIWG/Sisters in Spirit Day

Sisters in Spirit vigils and walks are held annually every October 4, the National Day of Action for MMIWG, honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people.

In June 2019, the MMIWG National Inquiry released its final report, showing that “persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.”

See the profiles of some of the missing and murdered using CBC’s Case Explorer.

The MMIWG crisis support call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24/7. Please call 1-844-413-6649 if you or someone you know needs help or support.

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