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Monday	9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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First Nations Public Library week

SKAÍHWA’T - Mohawk - the concept of consensus on one matter, standing together DGOGAABWI -Anishinaabemowin - stand with others, participate with others STANDING TOGETHER - English. First Nation Public Library Week. October 2 - 6, 2023.

GSPL Celebrates First Nations Public Library Week October 2 to 6

Greater Sudbury Public Library is celebrating First Nations Public Library Week from October 2 to 6. GSPL patrons can take part by reading books by Indigenous authors and checking out the online activities offered by the Ontario Library Service.

The theme for 2023, SKAÍHWA’T | DGOGAABWI | STANDING TOGETHER, reminds on-reserve and municipal public libraries that alliances and friendships exist and that reciprocal partnerships strengthen the public library sector.

The Ontario Library Service has created online programming to celebrate First Nations Public Library Week, available at https://resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023. OLS has also created printable activity pages to complement this year’s theme.

The week includes the presentation of the First Nation Communities READ awards. We invite you to check out these and other items by Indigenous authors, on our website or in displays at our branches.

First Nations Public Library Week Activities

Available at https://resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023

Monday, October 2: Elder's Panel - "Remembering Community Lifestyles: Partnerships and Alliances,” 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

This informal session brings together three First Nation people to recollect ways Indigenous communities have collaborated to ensure cultures and traditions continue to thrive.

Tuesday, October 3: Introducing the FNCR Jurors from Beausoleil First Nation Public Library, 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

First Nation Communities READ (FNCR) is celebrating 20 years! The jury process is what makes FNCR wonderful and unique. On-reserve public librarians volunteer their time to review and select winners and honorary mentions. Kathleen will discuss her experience jurying over the years, and Peter will discuss his experience jurying for the very first time.

Thursday, October 5: First Nation Communities READ Awards

First Nation Communities READ Awards Ceremony (Live) 11:00 am EST
First Nation Communities READ Authors Panel (Pre-Recorded) 2:00 pm EST

Friday, October 6: Author Panel - Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST