Resources

Links to resources for library staff, teachers, and members of the public.

Truth and Reconciliation

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Best Practices

Best Practices in Library Services for Aboriginal Peoples in Saskatchewan - 2008, IFLA Conference
Information is for Everyone - 2001, Final Report of the Minister's Advisory Committee on Library Services for Aboriginal People
Public Libraries Act - 1996, Legislation from the Government of Saskatchewan effective December 31, 1996
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - The RCAP was established on August 26, 1991, and submitted its report in October, 1996. The online database provides access to documents, such as intervenor project submissions, publications, research reports and hearing transcripts that supported the writing of the RCAP

Curriculum

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre's Lesson Plans: Storytelling
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre's SICC - Types of Cree Stories (2018)

Reader’s Advisory

Librarian's Suggestions to Read blog featuring recommended Aboriginal themed books
American Indians in Children's Literature provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society. Scroll down for links to book reviews, Native media, and more
Collections information from the S.C.I.L.S. committee
Reading Recommendations for ages 4+ from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
IBBY Canada's booklist: From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books

Indigenous Peoples

Locations of First Nations Schools and Reserves
Introductions to the histories of Aboriginal Peoples in Saskatchewan:
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Cultural Handbook: First Nations and Métis Peoples created by the Regina Public School Board
Video: Tobacco Protocol created by the LSSAP
Storytellers and Resource Peoples list from SCILS

Saskatchewan Public Libraries

Chinook Regional Library
Lakeland Regional Library
Pahkisimon Nuye?áh Library System
Palliser Regional Library
Parkland Regional Library
Prince Albert Public Library
Regina Public Library
Saskatoon Public Library
Southeast Regional Library
Wapiti Regional Library
Wheatland Regional Library