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Nathional Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by Sharren Reil

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day

September 30, 2024

I have enjoyed 65 rotations around the sun, and yet it was not until I moved to the Yukon, on the eve of my 27th birthday, that I heard about the residential school system and the injustices that occurred.  The first time I heard about what had happened in the Yukon, and of course across Canada, was sitting around a fire beside Lake Laberge and listening as an Indigenous woman spoke of her experiences.  Her family lived...

International Dot Day, by Sharren Reil

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration based on a book by the author Peter H. Reynold’s called The Dot.  The website https://nationaltoday.com/dot-day/  states that on September 15, 2003, Mr. Reynolds released his book, The Dot, which tells the story of a young girl in an art class who feels she can’t create art.  The teacher tells her to just make a mark, and she draws a dot.  The picture gets put on the wall and slowly the girl gains confidence in her...

National Dog Day August 26, by Sharren Reil

This incredible day was the brainchild of a woman named Colleen Paige who is an animal activist and a Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert.  The day marks the day she adopted her first family dog.  She started this movement over 20 years ago and  now it is celebrated around the world and is also called International Dog Day.

The Canadian Animal Health Institute (https://cahi-icsa.ca/news/2020-canadian-pet-population-figures-released ) states that in 2020 there were 7.7 million pet dogs in Canada.  A...

National Indigenous Peoples Day by AJ Giesen

Today, we come together to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day. Together we can honour the diverse cultures, languages and traditions of Indigenous people around us. It is a great time to reflect and celebrate their wisdom, and contributions to Canada, and nationwide. Let’s continue to  build respect and a future where all voices can and will be heard!

Warmer Weather Ahead, by AJ Giesen

Did you know that the library offers a range of indoor and outdoor games for you to check out? With BBQ weather, birthday parties, family reunions, or just weekend fun, these games are sure to get you moving. Below are the games that are offered:

10 Pin Bowling

Giant Puzzles

Fitness Dice

Giant Egg and Spoon Race

Monster Trax

Run and Spell (like dice)

Team Walker

Various Toss Games (Bean Bags, Ring Toss, Lawn Darts)

All games can be seen on the Games shelf upstairs in the Children’s section and checked...