Decolonization
Decolonization is a powerful and contentious word. What does it mean exactly? Is it feasible? Is it desirable? And what does it mean for…
An authentic narrative around Canada’s history
Now that #Canada150 has all but disappeared from social media and nightly newscasts, schools must remain vigilant in our work to embed an authentic…
Canada 150: Diversity & library schools
In 1867, library schools as we know them had not yet been founded. Diversity was not formally defined as race, ethnicity or access challenges,…
Editorial: Reflecting on Canada 150
1967—I was nine years old and sang “Canada, one little, two little, three Canadians, we love thee” over, and over, and over again. My…
Reconciliation paths: CFLA-FCAB TRC report
“In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following…
Indigenous knowledge practices
If you are interested in Indigenous collections, history and approaches to the work done by archivists, librarians and museum workers, then you might very…
Developing research skills modules for Aboriginal undergrads
Research interest To explore how ideas about information seeking, information literacy and culturally responsive teaching can inform the design of instruction programs to meet…
Darrell Dennis, Aboriginal Spotlight, Super Conference 2016
Darrell Dennis is a writer, actor and comedian. His one man show Tales of an Urban Indian was nominated for two Dora Awards and…
A Library in the Place of Many Fish
My 2014 travels through Nunavut have brought me to appreciate the symbiosis between the people and the library. There are 11 public libraries in…
Ry Moran, Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Ry Moran is Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba. The NCTR is tasked with preserving,…
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Archives
In an attempt to reconcile wounds inflicted on Aboriginal Canadians through the Indian Residential School (IRS) System, the government of Canada, former IRS students,…
Building Trust: Institute for Aboriginal Research Ethics
As an oral historian, I know that the success of my research depends on earning the trust of those who share their stories with…
Sharing stories, transferring knowledge: Carleton University’s Indigenous Human Library
Often we learn the most about each other when we sit together, break some bread and share our stories. This winter Carleton University…