National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.

This is a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the diverse cultures, voices, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. Celebrate Indigenous History Month by exploring stories, knowledge, and art created by Indigenous authors, filmmakers, and creators.

Staff pick for Indigenous History Month

Allison has a staff pick for you!⁠ She says: "Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World" by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a little gem of a book. ⁠Check out our post on Instagram @nvdpl

Honouring Indigenous History Month With Booklists and Film lists!

Recommendations for Adults:

• Canadian Indigenous Literature

• Indigenous Non-Fiction

• Indigenous Book Club Sets

• Canadian Indigenous Films

Recommendations for Teens:

• Teen Indigenous Representation

  
  

Recommendations for Kids:

• Indigenous authors - Fiction Grades 3-7

• Indigenous authors - Picturebooks

SUMMA Resource Highlight

SUMMA has launched a dedicated catalogue featuring Indigenous Films and Indigenous Voices. All titles are produced in Canada by Indigenous filmmakers and showcase a rich diversity of perspectives. Check out this resource- free with your NVDPL card!

Upcoming Events at NVDPL

Since Time Immemorial: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Stories, Art, Animals, and Placenames

In partnership with North Van Arts, join us at Lynn Valley for free storytelling sessions led by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Knowledge Keeper, Tsitsáyxemaat Rebecca Duncan.

Dates: Monday, June 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Monday, July 7, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn more and register

Artwork by Olivia George

This project represents one of many collaborative projects being undertaken as part of a cooperation agreement between TWN and DNV for Whey-ah-Wichen/Cates Park (first signed in 2001).

Parkgate Library | Thursday, June 26 at 6:00pm | Learn more and register

District Library Gallery | Lynn Valley Library 2nd Floor

Since Time Immemorial

May 29 - September 2, 2025

Since Time Immemorial is an exhibition sharing Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stories, Art, Animals, and Placenames as seen on the North Shore Culture Compass. This exhibition brings points from the map to life, with artwork, audio, and storytelling. When at the Lynn Valley Public Library, we invite you to listen, reflect and engage with the deep connections between land and language that have shaped this place Since Time Immemorial.

Learn more.