This June 21, 2021 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples! Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by taking advantage of the variety of resources available at your Library. Over the last several years, TBPL has been working on creating and expanding each of our... Continue Reading →
Hockey Book Greats
As you may have heard, Thunder Bay is playing host to the Telus Cup this week. The Telus Cup brings together the best Major Midget hockey teams from across Canada to compete for the national championship. The Thunder Bay Kings, as the host team, were granted the privilege of a secured spot in this tournament. ... Continue Reading →
Library Creates Indigenous Knowledge Centres
Your Thunder Bay Public Library is creating an Indigenous Knowledge Centre at each branch. Although it is still in progress as we are selecting new books and other materials for it and working with the Indigenous Advisory Council and Liaison to design the spaces to include artwork, treaty maps and other key elements, the basic... Continue Reading →
Indigenous Knowledge Centres @ Your Library
Your Thunder Bay Public Library is responding to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s calls to action in many ways. We have made it part of our strategic plan and are taking action on many fronts. With the indispensible guidance of our Indigenous Liaison Robyn Medicine, and in consultation with the Indigenous Advisory Group... Continue Reading →
For Joshua, an Ojibway Father Teaches His Son by Richard Wagamese
Wagamese is a gifted writer and writing has been his way of surving being down and out and his way to the upper echelon of Canadian literature. In For Joshua, Wagamese writes a poignant story to his (estranged) son, not asking for forgiveness, but for an attempt at understanding and an attempt at teaching. Wagamese... Continue Reading →
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