Join us for this pre-recorded, virtual Author Panel with Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith.

Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith- is a Saulteaux woman from Peguis First Nation and the author of “These Are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor” published by Kegedonce Press in December 2021. She is an author, editor, writer, and journalist who graduated from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Aboriginal Studies in June 2011 and went on to receive her Master’s in Education in Social Justice in June 2017.

Join us for this pre-recorded, virtual Elder’s Panel: “Remembering Community Lifestyles: Partnerships & Alliance”

This informal session brings together three First Nation people to recollect ways Indigenous communities have collaborated to ensure cultures and traditions continue to thrive. 

Complementing the theme, "SKAÍHWA’T  |  DGOGAABWI  |  STANDING TOGETHER" this informal chat highlights the uniqueness of each First Nation's customs, community history, changes, and the library's role in supporting partnerships and alliances. 

Join us as we read books focused on Indigenous experiences and voices! Meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month and we meet on an internet video calling platform. Email info@kinglibrary.ca for more information or to sign up today!

A part of the Ancestral Voices series.

A part of the Ancestral Voices series.

Discover our shared histories, our unique lived experiences, and the past, present, and future of own-voices storytelling in this conversation series hosted by Kim Wheatley and Maxine Gordon Palomino. In August, meet and learn from acclaimed poet, Junie Désil. Check our website for more details.

Join Robyn virtually on our YouTube channel as she demonstrates how to paint designs on a rock using dots of paint! Grab some rocks from your yard, and some simple tools found around the house and learn how to make a cool, colourful dot design!
Place the finished rocks in your garden to get it ready for summer!

A part of the Ancestral Voices series.

Expand your understanding of Indigenous storytelling traditions and literature in this virtual author visit with award-winning Ojibway playwright, journalist, writer, filmmaker, and stand-up comedian, Drew Hayden Taylor.

A part of the Ancestral Voices series.

Join award-winning writer and visual artist Shani Mootoo in conversation with award-winning poet, writer and scholar, Pamela Mordecai, as they discuss the vast landscape of own voices' literature and their roles as storytellers.

A part of the Ancestral Voices series.

Join us for a virtual author visit with multilingual, award-winning children’s book author, Nadia Hohn. Listen to Nadia as she reads from one of her popular books, learn about what it's like to write, and take part in a Q&A.

A part of the Ancestral Voices series.

Embark on a journey into tending to your own fire of storytelling. Every writer has a beginning spark and finding the kindling to grow the flame is step one. Stories, lived experiences, dreams and ancestral knowledge is kindling at reach.