First Nations Public Library Week 2009
February 9^th  through February 14^th, 2009

Knowledge Keepers: Speak Up for First Nation Public Libraries!
 

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OLA Super Conference 2009 Information Session

Friday, January 30, 2009 at 9:05 a.m.
Session 1026
Haliburton Room, InterContinental Hotel

Keeping it Real! Promoting First Nation Public Library Week

Karen Foster, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Public Library
Karen Lewis, Kanhiote Tyendinaga First Nation Public Library
Sheri  Mishibinijima, Wikwemikong Public Library
Sabrina Saunders, Six Nations Public Library
Kathleen Peters, Beausoleil First Nation Public Library
Rita Chiblow, OLS-North Advisor

First Nations Public Library Week is a multi-level, multi-purpose program that encourages all Ontario libraries to join in its celebration. In First Nation communities, this Week is an opportunity to promote public library services and celebrate cultural uniqueness through creative library programming. In non-native communities, the Week is an opportunity to increase awareness of First Nation peoples through training, programming and displays. Session participants have an opportunity to meet with First Nation public librarians who will share their celebration ideas. Sylvia Olsen and Ron Martin, authors of the 2009 First Nation Communities Read title, Which Way Should I Go?, will also participate in the session.  First Nations Public Library Week 2009 takes place February 9-14.