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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Moody Park!

On June 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. come to a celebration of Indigenous culture hosted by Spirit of the Children Society, Qayqayt First Nation, and the City of New Westminster. Enjoy entertainment from performers like Logan Staats (pictured), arts and crafts, storytelling, and much more. New Westminster Public Library will also be on site so please be sure to come by and say hi!
Click for full event information! 

National Indigenous History Month

June is designated as National Indigenous History Month, a period dedicated to recognizing the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on June 21st, is a key part of this month, providing an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the unique contributions of Indigenous peoples.

At the Library

At both library branches, check out displays featuring books curated by our staff to support your Indigenous history learning journey. You can borrow any book from the displays that catches your eye — just grab it and check it out!

Recommended Reading

Booklists for Adults:

  • National Indigenous History Month
  • Indigenous Authors – Fiction & Poetry
  • Indigenous Authors – Non-Fiction

Booklists for Kids and Teens:

  • Picture Books for Kids
  • Chapter Books for Kids
  • Books for Teens

Online Resources

  • National Indigenous History Month from Kanopy
    • Tip: Once you’re logged in, look for the National Indigenous History Month playlist on Kanopy’s home page.
  • Press Reader
    • Tip: Indigenous magazines on the platform include Canadian Geographic Indigenous Voices, Inuit Art Quarterly, and Canada’s History Archives.
  • Points to the Past
    • Tip: Under Resources, navigate to the Indigenous Peoples of North America collection.
  • B.C. Historical Newspapers
  • Canadian Newsstream
  • World Book

Important Websites

  • Indigenous History Month (Government of Canada)
  • Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series
  • Truth and Reconciliation
  • CBC Indigenous News
  • First Peoples’ Map of BC
  • British Columbia Assembly of First Nations
Truth and Reconciliation

New Westminster Public Library is committed to Truth, Decolonization and Reconciliation. Click to learn more about our efforts.

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