We’re thrilled to share an important update at Ottawa Public Library!
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Read, listen to, or view works from our collection of books, films and music by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit authors and artists, and find out about Indigenous book recommendations and upcoming programs.
You can also watch some of our past Indigenous programs on our YouTube channel.
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On September 30, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites you to participate in events recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) at seven (7) of its branches (all other branches will be closed).
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Art Blooms Indoors
A little rain couldn’t dampen the creativity at Ottawa Public Library’s recent cyanotype workshops with acclaimed Indigenous artist Mary Anne Barkhouse.
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June is here, and that means it's time to celebrate National Indigenous History Month—a time to honour the history, cultures, and voices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples all across Turtle Island.
For Adults
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"Métis Matriarchs examines the roles of prominent Métis women from across Western Canada from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, providing a rare glimpse into the everyday lives of these remarkable women who were recognized as Matriarchs and respected for their knowledge, expertise, and…
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A vexatious shapeshifter walks among humans. Shadowy beasts skulk at the edges of the woods. A ghostly apparition haunts a lonely stretch of highway. Spirits and legends rise and join together to protect the north. Land-Water-Sky/Ndè-Ti-Yat'a is the debut novel from Dene author Katlià. Set in…
For Children
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"Training dogs has been a strong Inuit tradition for generations. Sled dogs in Inuit communities are valued working animals with a clear and important purpose. Tanna has always known that dogs are not pets. They are not meant to live in houses. Then one day, Tanna is given a puppy to raise as a pet…
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Based on memories from his childhood, Aboriginal author Larry Loyie tells of the adventures of Lawrence, an Aboriginal boy who learns many lessons during the winter season. Lawrence learns respect for sled dogs and how to build a sliding machine out of things that are laying around, and is brought…
For Teens
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"These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team--even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. When Jaxon's former teammates on the varsity team offer to take Tre…
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"When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren's missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation. Instead, a girl from the Giveaway, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered. Because the four members of the Giveaway…
