The E-Learning in Libraries Symposium, organized by library professionals, shares advancements in e-learning initiatives across various libraries in Canada. In its 10th year, it continues to promote collaboration and community among professionals adapting to digital learning landscapes, hybrid work environments, and AI integration.
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At the centre: A conversation with Nêhiyaw educator Amanda Moosemay
Back in May 2019, I travelled to Saskatchewan to spend a few days visiting friends (but mostly to attend a fantastic Indigenous library conference). While I now call Thunder Bay home, I spent a few years in Saskatchewan going to school at the First Nations University of Canada.
![A collage of three photos related to George Gordon First Nation including a map, a photo of Amanda Moosemay and a photo of the school library.](https://open-shelf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/George-Gordon-collage-2-1024x338.jpg)
One of my former classmates, Amanda Moosemay, is now a Grade 4 teacher at George Gordon’s First Nation, a community just over 100 kilometres north of Regina. I toured Amanda’s classroom and then I sat down with her to chat about treaty education, community hub libraries in Regina, and the school library.
![A collage of three photos including a screencast of a Facebook post about the centre, a photo of Samantha Martin-Bird outside the centre and an interior shot showing book shelves.](https://open-shelf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Centre-collage-1024x338.jpg)
Take a listen to our conversation.
Amanda Moosemay (left) and Samantha Martin-Bird (right)
Transcript: Samantha Martin-Bird and Amanda Moosemay (MAB)
Samantha Martin-Bird is the Community Hub Librarian, Indigenous Relationships, for the Thunder Bay Public Library.
Feature photo by Erica Violet Lee