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!

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Explore our collection to honour and learn from Indigenous voices and stories.

Celebrate Indigenous languages! National Indigenous Languages Day, March 31, raises awareness of the need for language preservation and the continuing role Indigenous languages play in sustaining and revitalizing communities.