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.

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. 

Explore themes of Truth and Reconciliation and enter to win prizes including books from the First Nations Community Reads list for this year, or a gift card to local Indigenous businesses.

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First Nations Communities READ (FNCR) celebrates Turtle Island’s best Indigenous literature. The FNCR award is presented to selected children’s and YA/adult titles during First Nation Public Library Week in October. 

Enjoy these selections from the 2024-25 longlist, and explore the full list on FNCR’s website. 

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on Aug. 9 of each year. On this day, the world celebrates, commemorates and learns from the experiences of the world's Indigenous cultures. Explore these titles to learn about the endless diversity of these communities!