Category Archives: Indigenous Ground Floor Display

Beginning the Journey of Indigenous Understanding

In December of 2019, the Yellowhead Institute released a report, “Calls To Action Accountability: A Status Update On Reconciliation”, bringing attention to the fact that only 9 of 94 Calls to Action listed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of … Continue reading

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Indigenous Reads: Winter

For the month of December our Indigenous Display is focused around works that deal with the season of winter. Le Parka = The Parka = Atigi by Sylvain Rivard  Part of an anthropology of Indigenous clothing, Le Parka = the … Continue reading

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Indigenous Storywork and Literatures

This month’s Indigenous display is focused on Indigenous Literatures and Storywork. All of the books in the display were written and curated by writers with the firm belief that stories have the power to effect personal, political and social change. … Continue reading

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Ontario Treaty Recognition Week

November 4 – 8, 2019 is Treaty Recognition Week in Ontario. This is part of a series of days bringing awareness to Indigenous issues known as Indigenous Education Month. OISE Library has a number of valuable materials for K-12, postsecondary … Continue reading

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Indigenous Histories

This October, our Ground Floor Display celebrates Indigenous Histories. Describing the events, experiences and heritage of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, this month’s collection includes narratives, biographies and creation stories from Indigenous authors, as well as resources on treaties and historic … Continue reading

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