September 25, 2026
FROM THE EDITOR
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In just a few days, children in schools across Canada will wear orange shirts to honour Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters. It’s a time for Canadians to recognize and reflect on the lasting impact Canada’s residential school system has had on Indigenous peoples.
This month’s feature is a piece by Colette Poitras, Indigenous Public Library Advisor for the Government of Canada. In her engaging article, Colette speaks with four Indigenous illustrators about their work, the responsibility they feel to represent their cultures authentically, and what it means to them to contribute to these important stories.
September 25, 2026
Indigenous Illustrators Bringing Stories to Life
Colette Poitras speaks with Indigenous illustrators Delreé Dumont, Kar Harvey, Maya McKibbin, and Azby Whitecalf.
September 25, 2026
We Recommend
Reviews of 12 new Canadian books by Jack Wong, Erin Silver, Nadia L. Hohn, Nancy Cooper, Deidre Havrelock and more!
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Keep Your Eye On: Shawna Lee Corbould
Corbould's latest book draws on her experiences as an Indigenous person living in an urban setting and trying to reconnect with her culture.
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Bookmark! Hot Off the Press
Discover the latest and soon-to-be-released Canadian books for young readers.
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