National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

Visit your local NVDPL for resources to learn more about Indigenous history, including books, films, and more.

Learning Kits & Games:

NVDPL offers a diverse collection of learning kits for all ages on a wide variety of topics! Borrow a Caring Community Kit centred on Indigenous voices and experiences. Each kit includes books and educational activities designed to enhance understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and creators.

NVDPL also offers Puppet Kits featuring Indigenous titles for children, including “Otter Doesn’t Know” by Andrea Fritz, “Gifts from Raven” by Kung Jaadee, “Amik” by Sharon King, and more.

At any NVDPL branch, patrons can explore puzzles featuring Indigenous artwork or borrow a copy of the Walking in Good Relations board game. And coming later this month: Coast Salish Storytime Kits!

Recommendations For Adults:

• Indigenous Fiction for Adults

• Indigenous Non-Fiction

• Indigenous Films

• Indigenous Book Club Sets

Recommendations for Teens:

• Teen Indigenous Representation

Recommendations for Kids:

• Indigenous Authors - Picturebooks

• Indigenous Authors In Our French Collection

• Indigenous Authors - Fiction Grades 3-7
  

Our libraries are located on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. Their ancestors have lived here for countless generations. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect community, share knowledge and inspire stories on unceded Coast Salish Territory.