Author Archives: Desmond Wong

Library Visit from Elder and Storyteller Louise Profeit-LeBlanc

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Desmond Wong

On January 15, 2019, OISE Library was fortunate to host Louise Profeit-LeBlanc, an Elder and Storyteller from Nacho N’yak Dun First Nation of Mayo, in Northeastern Yukon. Invited by CTL Instructor J’net AyAyQwaYakSheelth, she was able to come, share stories and … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Feminisms

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Desmond Wong

Post and Display curated by Subhanya Sivajothy For the month of December, the Indigenous ground floor display will feature books on Indigenous Feminisms. Indigenous feminism is both the theory and practice of feminism that is grounded in decolonization and Indigenous … Continue reading →

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RESERVED: Third Floor Children’s Literature Area

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Desmond Wong

Please note that the work area in the Children’s Literature Collection on the Third Floor of OISE Library will be reserved at the following times for class demonstrations: Monday, November 26 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday, November 27 … Continue reading →

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Louis Riel Day

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Desmond Wong

“I am more convinced everyday that without a single exception I did right. And I have always believed that, as I have acted honestly, the time will come when the people of Canada will see and acknowledge it.” – Louis … Continue reading →

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National Inuit Day

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Desmond Wong

In honour of National Inuit Day on November 7, OISE Library has compiled a few of the resources available in the collection about Inuit stories, lives and culture. National Inuit Day falls within Indigenous Education Month, and this post is … Continue reading →

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