intercultural
From the Heart Learning Circle: Book discussion of Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction
TBA (possibly outside or by Zoom)Love after the End is a bold and breathtaking speculative fiction anthology showcasing a number of new and emerging Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and enduring strength of 2SQness through its plight […]
From the Heart Learning Circle: Book discussion of Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction
TBA (possibly outside or by Zoom)Love after the End is a bold and breathtaking speculative fiction anthology showcasing a number of new and emerging Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and enduring strength of 2SQness through its plight […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
Outdoor location TBABook Discussion: Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson Wednesday, July 13 5:30-7 pm Outdoor location TBA Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in this epic middle-grade fantasy novel. Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
in field by Mary Hall Nelson, BCAugust 24 and September 7 5:30 pm-7 pm in field by Mary Hall Book discussion of “The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour” by Dawn Dumont. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based — like, hospital-gown loose — on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s. Dawn […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
in field by Mary Hall Nelson, BCAugust 24 and September 7 5:30 pm-7 pm in field by Mary Hall Book discussion of “The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour” by Dawn Dumont. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based — like, hospital-gown loose — on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s. Dawn […]
Pipe Bone Beaded Bracelets Workshop
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCLearn from Mi’Gmaq artist Sandra Jacques. Tuesday, October 11th, 4-6pm at the Nelson Public Library. For teens and adults. To register: call 250-352-6333 or email hgoldik@nelson.ca
AFKO elders + enfants FRENCH Storytime
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin us for a special Saturday Storytime in collaboration with AFKO (Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest). Elders from the local francophone community will be reading stories in French. All welcome!
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCOctober 19 and November 2 5:30-7 at the Library (downstairs) Book Discussion of "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. “Reeling after the death of her uncle, Daunis is trying to adjust to her new normal, a challenge at the best of times in her gossip-prone town, especially when her scandalous origins leave her caught between two […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCOctober 19 and November 2 5:30-7 at the Library (downstairs) Book Discussion of "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. “Reeling after the death of her uncle, Daunis is trying to adjust to her new normal, a challenge at the best of times in her gossip-prone town, especially when her scandalous origins leave her caught between two […]
Peyote Beading Workshop for adults and teens (15+)
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPeyote Beading Workshop for adults and teens (15+). Taught by Ojibwe Artisan Ann-Marie Smith. Tuesday, December 6, 6-8pm. Register by emailing mstorey@nelson.ca