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 Books for Kids

Here is a list of great recommended books for kids which focuses on the importance of Indigenous cultures.

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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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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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