If there is something that binds everyone together, it is music. Whether it be smooth jazz, classical, rap, pop, or any genre in-between, music shares stories to us all, and can also convey cultural norms. Indigenous people have made indelible marks on the American popular music scene. A fantastic documentary that shares contributions of Indigenous […]
Are you curious to learn more about Indigenous issues in Canada? Do you enjoy documentaries? Check out these recommendations from our collection! All the documentaries listed below had at least one Indigenous person as a producer. Their nation is listed in brackets next to their name. Most of these documentaries are available using our online […]
This year, Treaties Recognition Week is November 3-9. In 2016, the Province of Ontario passed legislation to recognize and educate Ontario residents about treaties during the first full week of November every year. The legislation was passed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action. What are treaties? Treaties […]
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that has been recognized since 2021. It's a day that honours Indian Residential School Survivors and remembers the children who never made it home. September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day inspired by the story of survivor […]
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's time to honour and learn more about Indigenous histories, languages, cultures, experiences and worldviews. Celebrate this important month with us! Attend library programs Discover free events and programs on a wide range of topics that feature Indigenous authors, creators and […]
This year marks the third year of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While September 30 may be the day that we remember and learn, truth and reconciliation is a year-round initiative. To support your continued learning on truth and reconciliation, we've compiled a list of physical and online resources, including events, at TPL […]
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s time to honour and learn more about Indigenous histories, languages, cultures, experiences and worldviews. Celebrate this important month with us! Window display at Spadina Road branch. Attend library programs From dance performances, storytelling and film screenings to book talks and […]
May 5 every year is the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in Canada. Also known as Red Dress Day. On this day in a typical year, you might notice some red dresses hanging near a church, on campus, or from someone’s balcony, and you […]
Happy spring everyone! As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, one of my favourite things to do on a sunny spring day is to read a book under the shade of a tree. So refreshing! This season, we're adding more titles to our collections. Here are just a few of the many […]
Winter is one of the best times to slow down, keep warm and share stories. Check out these new and upcoming releases by Indigenous authors from January to March 2023! Where possible for Indigenous authors and illustrators, I have included their nation next to their name in brackets. Books for children Father Eagle and the […]