Indigenous Celebrations
Giganawendamin Dibaajimowinan. We keep the stories.
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.
Featured Program Video
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