News tagged: Indigenous Peoples

The International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum has extended the deadline to submit a proposal until February 21, 2025.

Forum Theme: Gdoo-naaganinaa (Our Dish)/Sewatokwà:tshera (Dish with One Spoon)

The Government of Ontario today announced an increase of $1.25 million annually in funding to First Nations public libraries.

The CCA Archives Advisory Services Working Group (AASWG) has compiled this resource for non-Indigenous archival institutions in Canada working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and their documentary heritage.

Le Groupe de travail des services-conseils en archivistique (GTSCA) du CCA a compilé cette ressource à l’intention des institutions d’archives non autochtones du Canada qui travaillent avec les communautés des Premières nations, des Inuits et des Métis et avec leur patrimoine documentaire.

In this project, CRKN staff removed outdated and disrespectful language in Canadiana subject headings and metadata that relate to Indigenous communities and replaced them with updated terminology developed with guidance from Indigenous groups and work from GLAM organizations.

“Gi-ga-miinigoowiz Mamaandaawiziwin” (“May the Force be with you”).

The goal of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Subject Headings (SK ISH) project was to work with Indigenous Peoples and groups to determine what terms are preferred and then translate those terms into subject headings to be used by libraries in the province.

High-speed Internet and mobile cellular connectivity is not available for Canadians in many rural, remote, and First Nations communities, affecting their ability to access online services and participate in the digital economy.

The Ex Libris Association (ELA) announces the launch of its Indigenous Student Bursary to encourage more Indigenous voices among staff in all types of libraries.