Indigenous Resources at VPL | Vancouver Public Library

Indigenous materials to read and watch, programs to attend, and research help.

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Spotlight

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Canadians to learn more about and reflect on the history and legacy of the residential school system. September 30 also marks Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the Every Child Matters movement initiated by residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad.

Read, Watch and Listen

Featured material from our Indigenous Collection. For more Indigenous themed or created reading, watching and listening options, see our research guides, or contact our library staff.

Indigenous Reads

Indigenous Reads books at your local branches: Adults | Teens | Kids
Indigenous Reads Ebooks: Adults | Teens | Kids
Indigenous Reads Graphic Novels

Watch

DVDs and Blu-rays

Streaming Movies and TV

VPL Indigenous Storyteller in Residence Video Recordings

Listen

Audiobooks: Adults | Teens | Kids
Indigenous Music

We Recommend: Indigenous Reads for Adults

VPL Picks: Indigenous Fiction

VPL Picks: Indigenous Visual Art & Artists

VPL Picks: Indigenous Autobiographies and Memoirs

VPL Picks: Indigenous Graphic Novels

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We Recommend: Indigenous Reads for Young People

Indigenous Books for the Early Years - VPL

Indigenous Books for the Middle Years - VPL

Indigenous Books for Teens

Truth & Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, and Residential Schools: Books for Kids up to Age 12 (VPL)

Truth & Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day & Residential Schools: Books for Teens ages 13-18 (VPL)

Library Programs and Special Events

Indigenous Storyteller in Residence

First Nations people in button blankets at Quatsino Sound

Connection to Kith and Kin

Photo of sɬχil’əx or Slhx̱í7lsh, a tall rock outcropping overlooking Burrard Inlet in Stanley Park (Vancouver, B.C), overlaid with a blue text box that reads: “National Indigenous History Month.”

National Indigenous History Month

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconcilation / Orange Shirt Day

National Indigenous History Month Resources for Young People

Research Help

We offer several Indigenous themed subject guides prepared by Information Staff at Vancouver Public Library. If you would like personalized help with research, please contact us at 604.331.3603 or by email at info@vpl.ca.

Learn about VPL's Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation strategy and actions.

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