Explore these items from our collection will help you gain a better understanding of the Indigenous community's history and culture.

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Indigenous History Month Creative Storytelling

Jun 18th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun, interactive session where we'll unleash our creativity together! Author Sarabeth Holden will be reading…

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Jay Odjick

Join bestselling children’s authors and illustrators, Jay Odjick, opens a new window (illustrator of Blackflies & Bear for Breakfast, written by Robert Munsch) and Michael Hutchinson, opens a new window (author of the Mighty Muskrats Mystery series) for this special prerecorded library presentation. These videos were made in partnership with the libraries of Durham and York Region.

 

Jay Odjick

Works of Jay Odjick

Jay Odjick is an artist, writer and television producer from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabe community in Quebec.

Michael Hutchinson

Join bestselling children’s authors and illustrators, Jay Odjick, opens a new window (illustrator of Blackflies & Bear for Breakfast, written by Robert Munsch) and Michael Hutchinson, opens a new window (author of the Mighty Muskrats Mystery series) for this special prerecorded library presentation. These videos were made in partnership with the libraries of Durham and York Region.

 

Michael Hutchinson

Works of Michael Hutchinson

Michael Hutchinson is a citizen of the Misipawistik Cree Nation in the Treaty 5 territory. Michael is the Director of Communications...

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Indigenous History Month 2025 (Children)

June is National Indigenous History Month. Our reading list is a collection curated especially for Children that amplify and celebrate

Indigenous History Month 2025 (Adult)

June is National Indigenous History Month. Our reading list features a collection of titles curated for Adults that amplify and celebrate

First Nations Culture

A list of titles from First Nations history, politics, culture and literature.

Inuit Culture

A list of titles from Inuit history, politics, culture and literature.

Indigenous Collection

Indigenous Collection

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the Land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the current treaty holders, Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

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