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Kiss by kiss by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
Legacy by Waubgeshig Rice, (1979-)
Wawahte by Robert P. Wells
My name is not easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson
Fresh banana leaves by Jessica Hernandez, (1990-)
Turtle Island by Eldon Yellowhorn, (1956-)
This place by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, (1965-)
What the eagle sees by Eldon Yellowhorn, (1956-)
Moon of the crusted snow by Waubgeshig Rice, (1979-)
The white Oneida by Jean Rae Baxter, (1932-)
We sang you home by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
Think Indigenous by Doug Good Feather
No place for fairness by David McNab, (1947-)
Moonshot
Braiding sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Three people sat around a fire. Text reads First Nation Public Library Week

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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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

Honouring Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. Indigenous Peoples have worked within and alongside Canadian forces for over two hundred years. Today, we recognize the immeasurable contributions of past and present Indigenous service members to safeguarding Canada and populations worldwide. Check out this book list to learn more. 

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A collage of books against a background of the Northern lights. Text reads Inuit Day.

Indigenous Heritage

Celebrate Inuit Day

Inuit Day, or International Circumpolar Inuit Day, is celebrated on November 7 of each year. This day commemorates the current and historical cultural contributions of the world’s Inuit communities. Celebrate and learn about the Inuit and amplify their voices with these selections!

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Little Bear in Foster Care, We Dream Medicine Dreams, and Indigenomics. Text reads First Nations Communities READ.

Indigenous Heritage

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.

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