National Indigenous History Month: Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ People

"Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people have traditionally been revered as life-givers and caregivers. This is why we say, 'our women and girls are sacred'"--From the National Inquiry's vision statement This week we celebrate Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people and their accomplishments, successes, and contributions to our communities. Despite the many injustices and obstacles created…
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National Indigenous History Month: Languages, Cultures, and Arts

“Language is central to our identity, community, and culture. Language is essential in how we share our stories and our history, and how we connect with one another.” -- The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage This week’s theme is focused on Languages, cultures, and arts. 2022 marked the beginning of International Decade of…
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Monthly Highlights: May 2024

Here are a few highlights from May 2024 at RDPL! Storytime at Collicutt is a Huge Success!  Over the past few months, we have welcomed so many families to our Thursday morning storytimes at the Collicutt Branch. Even with limited space, we still managed to fit in 30 children for a boisterous good time! Our…
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