Indigenous Resources at the Library
Discover Indigenous resources at the library. Richmond Hill Public Library has books and other materials to help recognize the importance and rich heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada and their contributions and cultural perspectives today.
Upcoming Programs and Events with Miskwaadesi Studio
Explore the cultural significance of smudging through an Anishinaabe lens while crafting your own smudge feather. Plus, learn how to prepare porcupine quills and carefully stitch them into birchbark. Presented by the Miskwaadesi Studio. Watch an interview with founder Sarah Loretta Schuster.
Indigenous Wellness and Mental Health
LifeSpeak is a digital wellness platform exclusively for library members. Get free online access to expert-led, curated content on mental and physical health. Read expert blogs and feature articles on topics like: decolonizing our minds and practices to support Indigenous wellness, and food, mind, and body connections to Indigenous foods. Use access ID: lifespeak.
Resources for Truth and Reconciliation
Explore truth and reconciliation resources and discover how Indigenous lives were impacted by residential schools. Plus, learn about the history of the Richmond Hill territory, how to write a land acknowledgement and more.
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Borrow Books with Indigenous Themes on Library Catalogue
Find books and DVDs with Indigenous themes in our library catalogue online. A Subject search for Indigenous Peoples - Canada provides results for all related titles. Filter items by age or type. Browse below through the lists of curated collections on Indigenous topics and recommended reads.
Indigenous History Month
Reclaiming Power and Place
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
