Indigenous Celebrations

A festival of Indigenous cultures and heritage, where we celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit heritage by presenting Indigenous storytelling and literature, as well as discussions on history and current issues.

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Indigenous Reading Lists

Read Indigenous is a yearly list of must-read titles written by Indigenous authors, writers, illustrators and knowledge keepers for all ages, selected with Toronto Public Library's Indigenous Advisory Council.

Reading for Reconciliation explores a variety of Indigenous issues ranging from Colonialism to the Residential school legacy that has shaped the path forward. The titles are a testament to the power of the human spirit and the authors' journey toward hope and reconciliation.

Blog Posts

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  National Indigenous History Month

  June marks National Indigenous History Month, but Canada still has a long way to go in improving its relationship with Indigenous nations across Turtle Island. One of the ways Canadians can honour Indigenous histories, peoples and communities is to learn and educate themselves. Here are a few places to start.

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  5 recommended titles for National Indigenous History Month

  Children's Librarian Eleni highlights recommended reads for children and families, written and illustrated by Indigenous authors and illustrators.

Podcasts

• Writers Off the Page - Elizabeth Penashue: Diary of an Innu Elder
• Writers Off the Page - Lee Maracle: The Raven
• Live Mic - Ned Christie: Cherokee Outlaw or Hero?
• Live Mic - Canada Reads Indigenous: Cherie Dimaline, Tracey Lindberg and Katherena Vermette

Upcoming Events

• CANCELLED - Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Toronto

  Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Location: S. Walter Stewart

  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. While we're working to reschedule as many events as possible, no new dates have currently been determined. *** Chef Johl of NishDish d...

• Cancelled: Children's EarlyON Indigenous Language Program

  11:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
  Location: Parliament Street

  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. While we're working to reschedule as many events as possible, no new dates have currently been determined. *** Join us at the library! Child...

  Upcoming Dates:

  • Wed Aug 19
  • Wed Aug 26
  • Wed Sep 02
  • Wed Sep 09

• Cancelled-Fight

  Thu Sep 10, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Location: Toronto Reference Library

  This short documentary introduces us to Randy Baleski, a Winnipeg high school teacher and former boxer who has a unique approach to helping students at risk of not graduating: get them in the ring. We watch him wo...

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