Indigenous Resources

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The Richmond Public Library is located on the ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people.

At the Library

Learning Kits – Residential Schools

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Learning Kits – Métis

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Learning Kits – Coast Salish

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Indigenous Perspectives Collection – Kids

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Indigenous Perspectives Collection – Adults

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Library Events

First Stories Tales from Turtle Island

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Meet the Author

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Resources

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Permanent home for all statements, documents, and other materials gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

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Musqueam

xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people

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University of British Columbia – X̱wi7x̱wa Library

Provides links to First Nations resources in many subject areas.

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Native-Land.ca

An interactive map of North and South America that shows the ancestral homelands of various Indigenous groups. Search for a geographic region by name or postal/zip code to learn more about the history of those lands and the people who traditionally lived on them.

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Connections Community Services

Working to educate and collaborate with the broader community to share Indigenous Knowledge and Culture.

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KnowBC

Know BC is home to the Encyclopedia of British Columbia, an authoritative resource on BC past and present that features more than 4,000 articles and 1,500 accompanying photographs, maps, charts and tables, as well as sound and video clips.

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Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples

The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work and research tool on 119 different peoples/ethnic groups.

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APTN

Canadian Indigenous television network.

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Métis Nation BC

Representative body for the Métis Nation in British Columbia.

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

The national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada.

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Orange Shirt Day

Communities coming together in a spirit of reconciliation and hope because every child matters.

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British Columbia Assembly of First Nations

Regional arm of the National Assembly of First Nations.

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Native Education College

Offers various programs in academic upgrading, business, health sciences, social sciences and humanities, or fine arts. Most certificate and diploma programs are transferable to other post-secondary schools in British Columbia.

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Indigenous Education Department

The purpose of the IED is to prioritize improved educational outcomes for Indigenous learners by promoting practices informed by Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing

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CBC Indigenous News

The latest news and current affairs from Indigenous communities across Canada.

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First Peoples Map of BC

Explore and contribute to the interactive map of the Indigenous Languages, Arts and Heritage in B.C.

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Residential School Conversations (Children)

Cover of Shin-chi

Shin-chi's Canoe

Campbell, Nicola I.

Cover of When We Were Alone

When We Were Alone

Robertson, David

Cover of Shi-shi-etko

Shi-shi-etko

Campbell, Nicola I.

Cover of When I Was Eight

When I Was Eight

Jordan-Fenton, Christy

Cover of The Train

The Train

Callaghan, Jodie

Cover of Stolen Words

Stolen Words

Florence, Melanie

Residential School Conversations (Adults)

Cover of Call Me Indian

Call Me Indian

Sasakamoose, Fred

Cover of Five Little Indians

Five Little Indians

Good, Michelle

Cover of Genocidal Love

Genocidal Love

Fox, Bevann

Cover of Nishga

Nishga

Abel, Jordan

Cover of Inconvenient Skin

Inconvenient Skin

Koyczan, Shane

Cover of From Bear Rock Mountain

From Bear Rock Mountain

Mountain, Antoine

National Indigenous Peoples' Day

Cover of What Was Said to Me

What Was Said to Me

Peter, Ruby Sti'tum'atul'wut

Cover of Call Me Indian

Call Me Indian

Sasakamoose, Fred

Cover of From the Ashes

From the Ashes

Thistle, Jesse

Cover of The Science of the Sacred

The Science of the Sacred

Redvers, Nicole

Cover of Legacy

Legacy

Methot, Suzanne

Cover of From Where I Stand

From Where I Stand

Wilson-Raybould, Jody

Indigenous Books (Staff Picks)

Cover of Peyakow

Peyakow

McLeod, Darrel J.

Cover of Indigenous Filmmakers and Actors

Indigenous Filmmakers and Actors

Robinson, Gary

Cover of First Nations Self-government

First Nations Self-government

Wolf Collar, Leroy Paul

Cover of Inconvenient Skin

Inconvenient Skin

Koyczan, Shane

Cover of Paying the Land

Paying the Land

Sacco, Joe

Cover of Nishga

Nishga

Abel, Jordan

We would like to recognize Rachel Chong, Indigenous & Anthropology Subject Liaison Librarian, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Jessie Lampreau, Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, for their guidance in the creation of this webpage.