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The ghost collector by Allison Mills
The barren grounds by David Robertson, (1977-)
Turtle Island by Eldon Yellowhorn, (1956-)
Meet your family = by David Bouchard, (1952-)
Fry bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
On the trapline by David Robertson, (1977-)
The orange shirt story by Phyllis Webstad
Development of the reserve system by Simon Rose, (1961-)
The Great Bear by David Robertson, (1977-)
Sky Wolf's call by Eldon Yellowhorn, (1956-)
Nibi's water song by Sunshine Tenasco
The case of the missing auntie by Michael Hutchinson, (1971-)
You hold me up by Monique Gray Smith, (1968-)
Stand like a cedar by Nicola I. Campbell
Go show the world by Wab Kinew, (1981-)
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Indigenous Heritage

Explore the Outdoors with Our New Nature Discovery Backpacks!

Join us for the launch of our Nature Discovery Backpacks, in partnership with Watersheds Canada. To celebrate, Watersheds Canada will be on site offering engaging demonstrations and nature-themed activities. Each backpack is packed with tools for hands-on exploration—from field guides and collection jars to water quality test kits and a park pass to a Rideau Valley Conservation Authority site or Rock Dunder. 

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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

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 Heritage

A truth and reconciliation reading list

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day acknowledges the painful legacy of residential schools and the ongoing trauma faced by survivors of these institutions and honours survivors, families, communities, and children stolen by the violence of colonialism. These books will help broaden your understanding of truth, reconciliation, and residential institutions.

Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other supports.

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