Indigenous Peoples Collection

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada by learning more about First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. Come down to your School Library to browse through our Indigenous Peoples Collection. This section of the School Library is devoted to titles from authentic indigenous writers.


All titles in the Indigenous Peoples Collection are designated with spine labels bearing the “IPC” prefix. Sublocations in the IPC include:

  • Coast Salish
  • Northwest Coast
  • First Nations
  • Inuit
  • Metis
  • Urban
  • Global
  • Own Voice
  • Truth and Reconciliation

and more…


June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.

Asian Heritage Month: China

Nearly 2 million Canadians trace roots to China, whether they have recently immigrated themselves, or have family that came to this land hundreds of years ago. Come down to your School Library to learn more about Chinese civilization, Chinese Canadians, and the global Chinese diaspora.


May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada

More to read for Irish Heritage Month

Come down to your School Library to browse some selections for Irish Heritage Month. We have many novels by Irish authors, and many stories about Ireland & the Irish. We also have books about Irish-Canadians and the Irish Diaspora to many other parts of the world. Borrow some good reading for March break!


Books for IWD

International Women’s Day is March 8. Read more about the many issues surrounding the human rights of women in Canada and around the world, both historically and in the present, including feminism, representation, healthcare, education, economic opportunities, suffrage, sexual violence, gender roles and much more.