Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month. This is an important time for us all to reflect and acknowledge the history, diversity, and creativity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Participate in free programs offered by the Halton Hills Public Library and view the Town's collection of Indigenous art online and in-person that showcases contemporary and traditional Indigenous creativity.
Visit the events calendar for all upcoming programs. 

Moccasin Identifier Project

• Acton Library Branch: June 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. 

• Georgetown Library Branch: June 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Create temporary paintings with stencils based on drawings of historical moccasins of the Anishanaabe, Huron-Wendat, Seneca and Cree. This drop-in program is for all ages. Please come prepared to paint. 

Indigenous Art Exhibition

June 3 - 30 in the display case in the Upper Sisnett Level of the Cultural Centre

Biindigen! Amik Says Welcome Storytime

July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Library & Cultural Centre Plaza

Join this special storytime with celebrated children’s author, Nancy Cooper, from the Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation in Southern Ontario. Nancy has worked in the First Nation literacy field for the past 17 years as a literacy instructor, curriculum developer, field development consultant, program administrator, evaluator, tutor, board member and volunteer.

Indigenous Art Virtual Vault

Discover indigenous artwork in the Town of Halton Hills art collection. Each week in June, we'll share an artwork on the Town's social media channels that tells a story, in honour of Indigenous history month. Follow along to learn: 

Facebook: @TownOfHaltonHills
Instagram: @_HaltonHills
X: @_HaltonHills

Photo: Ningeokuluk Teevee (b.1963, Cape Dorset), Red Umbrella, 2015, Lithograph. Acquired through funding from an Anonymous Donor

First Nation Communities READ

Launched in 2003 by the First Nations Public Library Community (FNCR) in Ontario with support from the Ontario Library Service, First Nation Communities READ promotes a community-based approach to reading. FNCR celebrates the very best of Indigenous literature across Turtle Island and helps to increase awareness of the importance of First Nation, Metis and Inuit writing, illustration and publishing. Review the winning and nominated titles on the FNCR website by clicking on Children’s Titles and Youth and Adult Titles.

To borrow these titles from the library, please search the title and author in our catalogue and watch for author visits this fall as the next round of nominees are announced.

Additional Resources from the Halton Hills Public Library

• Borrow books, videos and resources by Indigenous authors and creators. Visit the online catalogue to view all the resources available.

• Check out past virtual Halton Hills Lecture Series presentations from Indigenous authors: 

  • Michelle Good

  • The Late Harold R. Johnson

  • Darin Wybenga "We Are Still Here – The Mississaugas of the Credit"

• Borrow book sets by Indigenous authors for your book club or classroom. Ask at a service desk for more information.