Indigenous Initiatives
Welcome
This is your starting point to discover how Toronto Public Library amplifies Indigenous perspectives and worldviews. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples are invited to explore a wide range of resources and events that build community, deepen insights, and broaden perspectives.
Truth and Reconciliation at the Library
September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to honour those who attended residential schools and reflect on our Reconciliation journey as treaty people.
TPL is committed to helping our staff and the public learn and respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action, and is a committed partner in helping the City of Toronto achieve goals outlined in its Reconciliation Action Plan (2022 - 2032).
Learn more about our commitment.
Collections
Find your next read with our Indigenous-focused collections including materials available to borrow online and in branches.
Reading Lists
Explore reading recommendations by library staff on Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives.
Adults
Eliza Sunshine
Michelle Good
Adults
Tsqelmucwílc
Celia Haig-Brown
Adults
Beyond the Rink
Alexandra Giancarlo
Adults
Everyday Reconciliation
Derek Aronhie:nens Montour
Adults
Shallow River of Tears
Andrew Basso
Adults
Ally is a Verb
Rose LeMay
Native Peoples Collection
The Native Peoples Collection includes books, CDs, DVDs, as well as language-learning kits, by and about Indigenous Peoples of North America with special emphasis on First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
Adults
Indigenous People in Toronto: An Introduction for Newcomers
Multiple Contributers
Adults
Plums or Nuts
Multiple Contributers
Programs and Events
Discover the nature next door
Appreciation vs Appropriation: Reconciliation in Practice
Upcoming Events
Blogs and Podcasts
Read blog posts and listen to podcasts highlighting Indigenous creators.
Discover the nature next door
Red Dress Day
Writers Off the Page:
From the TIFA Archives
Live Mic:
Best of TPL Conversations
Land Acknowledgement Statement
Toronto Public Library is situated on Indigenous land and Dish with One Spoon territory. This is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Toronto Public Library gratefully acknowledges these Indigenous Nations for their guardianship of this land.
More information.