November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. Indigenous Peoples have worked within and alongside Canadian forces for over two hundred years. Today, we recognize the immeasurable contributions of past and present Indigenous service members to safeguarding Canada and populations worldwide. Check out this book list to learn more. 

Inuit Day, or International Circumpolar Inuit Day, is celebrated on November 7 of each year. This day commemorates the current and historical cultural contributions of the world’s Inuit communities. Celebrate and learn about the Inuit and amplify their voices with these selections!

First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) recognizes authors throughout our continent's diverse Indigenous communities. For nearly twenty years, this initiative has increased awareness of Indigenous teachings, cultures and worldviews and the value of storytelling across Turtle Island. 

Enjoy the winning titles in the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult categories (the first three in this list), chosen by a jury of Indigenous librarians from across Ontario. Explore the full YA/Adult list and children’s list.

October 4 is Sisters in Spirit Day, honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, gender-diverse, Two Spirit, and transgender people.

Indigenous women, girls, transgender, gender-diverse, and Two-Spirit people continue to go missing and are murdered at an alarming and disproportionate rate. - Safe Passage, NWAC

Take the time to learn about this challenging topic and how you can support affected communities.  

Read profiles of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls with CBC’s Case Explorer.

The MMIWG support line, at 1-844-413-6649, provides 24/7 support to the family, friends, and community members impacted by the loss of a missing or murdered Indigenous woman, girl, transgender person or Two Spirit person.

Celebrate the 22nd annual First Nations Public Library Week by reading Indigenous authors, attending a related program or visiting an Indigenous-led library near you. Check out KFPL's Indigenous Portal to explore the Library's programs, collections and engagement projects. 

Check out free live and pre-recorded events available through the Ontario Library Service.