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Angry Inuk
The white Oneida by Jean Rae Baxter, (1932-)
The barren grounds by David Robertson, (1977-)
Loving me by Debby Slier
The removed by Brandon Hobson
Seven fallen feathers by Tanya Talaga
Treaty words by Aimee Craft, (1980-)
Firekeeper's daughter by Angeline Boulley
Onondaga-English/English-Onondaga dictionary by Hanni Woodbury
Kiss by kiss by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
The witness blanket by Carey Newman, (1975-)
Dakwäkãda warriors by Cole Pauls
Little you by Richard Van Camp, (1971-)
Beyond blood by Pamela D. Palmater (1970-)
The boy who walked backwards by Ben Sures, (1967-)
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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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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

Bead a poppy with an Indigenous artist

Join Hannah Turcotte, a North Bay and Mattawa Algonquin First Nation artist, in creating a beaded poppy with a kit from your library branch.

Beading is a cornerstone of Indigenous artistic and cultural tradition, from traditional regalia to contemporary art. Learn more about this practice and try it for yourself October 27 at 1 p.m. KFPL thanks the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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Indigenous Heritage

Explore Indigenous health and wellness with Dr. Karen Lawford

Join KFPL and Dr. Karen Lawford for a timely, engaging online discussion on Indigenous health and wellness. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library!

Dr. Lawford is an Aboriginal midwife (Namegosibiing, Lac Seul First Nation, Treaty 3), a registered midwife (Ontario), and assistant professor in Gender Studies at Queen's University with an additional specialty in Indigenous maternity care. In this talk, she will discuss her research on gender-inclusive Indigenous experiences within the healthcare system. October 15 at 3 p.m., ages 13+, registration required.

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Indigenous Heritage

Indigenous Canada: Course Discussion

Indigenous Canada is a free, self-paced course led by Indigenous educators. Join KFPL each Wednesday from June 23 to September 8 for discussions on each week’s lesson. The purpose of this program is to provide a thorough knowledge of Indigenous historical experiences, current issues and cultural awareness for the general population. KFPL registration is limited to twenty participants. Enroll in course here and sign up for discussion here.

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