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Braiding sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Unreconciled by Jesse Wente
The lesser blessed by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
Medicine walk by Richard Wagamese
The removed by Brandon Hobson
Islands of decolonial love by Leanne Simpson, (1971-)
Think Indigenous by Doug Good Feather
The only good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, (1972-)
Where the dead sit talking by Brandon Hobson
Motorcycles and sweetgrass by Drew Hayden Taylor, (1962-)
Five little Indians by Michelle Good
Buffalo is the new Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel
We are the middle of forever
The trail of Nenaboozho by Bomgiizhik, (1975-)
Legacy by Waubgeshig Rice, (1979-)
llustration of a pond with a frog on a rock, a backpack with a park pass and a signpost pointing to Rock Dunder and Rideau Valley. The text reads Nature Discovery Backpack Launch event.

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.

Illustration of a brown owl flying with swirling wind and green leaves, promoting storytelling and nature crafts event with Indigenous artist Laura Moses on July 11 at Calvin Park Branch.

Indigenous Heritage

Wisdom in the Wind

Ages 6 and up are invited to a nature-themed art workshop with local Indigenous artist Laura Moses. Children will enjoy a read-aloud and create their own dandelion painting and stick owl craft.

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Books with text reading May We Suggest: National Indigenous History Month.

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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Honouring and taking action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls with red beads.

Indigenous Heritage

Honouring the spirits of MMWIG2S

Indigenous girls, women and Two-Spirit people (MMWIG2S) face high rates of gender-based violence and disproportionate levels of violent crimes. In 2019, a national inquiry found that regularly, missing Indigenous women and girls are stereotyped or stigmatized and their family’s concerns are dismissed. By listening to shared truths on May 5, Red Dress Day, and every other day, we raise awareness and stand in solidarity.

For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. This is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

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