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St Albert Public Library's Commitment to Reconciliation

Cultivating Reconciliation

St. Albert Public Library sits on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples, near the sites of the Youville and Poundmaker residential schools. We acknowledge our role as a colonial institution and our responsibility to act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

 

 

Voices of the Land: Amplifying Indigenous Stories

Voices of the Land is a digital space dedicated to amplifying Indigenous-led stories across Alberta. This platform empowers communities to create, share, discover, and celebrate local Indigenous perspectives, ensuring these voices are heard and valued.

We’re proud to be part of this initiative. Explore St. Albert Public Library’s Community page on Voices of the Land to learn more about how we support and celebrate Indigenous storytelling.

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

We encourage everyone to continue to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 by learning the history of residential schools, and honouring those who suffered and those who survived. Some ideas on how to do so include:

  1. Join the City of St Albert, Library staff and your community in observing the day at Mission Park.

  2. Read up on residential schools. The Library's Orange Shirt Day booklist (SAPL Adults) and Indigenous Stories and Reconciliation (SAPL Kids) are good starting points. 

  3. Visit the St. Albert Healing Garden / Kâkesimokamik, located right across the river from the Downtown Library (Google Maps).

  4. Take the U of A's Indigenous Canada online course.

  5. Wear orange! The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is also Orange Shirt Day.

  6. Take part in virtual programming at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

  7. Learn about commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on the Government of Canada website.

  8. Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action.

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