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Paddle to the sea
The Grizzlies
Rumble fish
Atanarjuat, the fast runner
The lesser blessed
Blood quantum
A good day to die
Angry Inuk
Indian Horse
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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

Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and recommit to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.

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. Check out local Indigenous resources and services, and take a look at our language resources. 

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Indigenous Heritage

Read Indigenous for National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 12. Honouring the history, heritage and cultures of Indigenous Peoples is always important, with a special spotlight through June. Celebrate #OwnVoices and deepen understanding and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people with these books for kids, teens and adults.

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