​Bruce County Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Bruce County Public Library invites the community to join in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with programs running through September and October.

Local branches will share stories from Indigenous creators to honour survivors, their families, and communities. They will also host Truth and Reconciliation Story Times with books by Indigenous authors, and screen films, such as Beans, Indian Horse, and Bones of Crows.

Truth and Reconciliation events will continue into October with a special presentation by Trish Nadjiwon Meekins who will walk people through the treaties of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. She has been teaching this topic for much of her life and is able to navigate the public's curiosity. This event will take place Monday, Oct. 7, from 7-8 p.m., at the Walkerton branch. Register on-line through the Library’s events calendar.

In co-operation with the Municipality of Brockton, the library will host screenings of The Secret Path as part of the Walk for Wenjack:
 

• Friday, Oct. 17, at 3:30 p.m., Wiarton branch
• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m., Walkerton branch

“These programs give our community the opportunity to learn directly from Indigenous voices,” says library board chairman Mark Goetz. “Amplifying Indigenous stories is an essential part of reconciliation, and the library is proud to provide the space where people of all ages can learn together.”

In addition to in-branch programming, exploration of the library’s on-line catalogue and staff-curated book lists highlighting Indigenous voices, is encouraged. The on-line catalogue allows patrons to reserve and borrow stories by Indigenous authors year-round.

For full program details, including date, time, location, and registration information, visit the library website or your local branch.