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Saskatchewan Aboriginal Library Services
Aboriginal Library Services
The Government of Saskatchewan provides funding to encourage public libraries to develop library services for First Nations and Métis peoples in Saskatchewan and to ensure universal access to public libraries for all First Nations people.
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Demographics
Saskatchewan and Manitoba have the highest Aboriginal populations per capita
By 2045, Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal population will be 32%
51% of the Aboriginal population is under the age of 20 compared to 29% of the non-Aboriginal population (SK)
Committee on Aboriginal Library Services (CALS)
Established in 2006Representatives from the 10 library systems.Makes recommendations to the PLLO;
communicates and evaluates programs, services and collections for Aboriginal peoples; networks with provincial and national groups; shares ideas on how to reach the Aboriginal community; and, reviews reports that have implications for library services to Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal Library Services
Information is for Everyone, issued in December of 2001, outlined 46 recommendations directed toward the province, public libraries and First Nations to improve library service for the First Nations and Métis people in Saskatchewan.
Aboriginal Library Services
The report cites 46 specific recommendations grouped into seven categories: 1) Universal Access to Public Library Services2) On-reserve Public Library Service Points and agreements3) Government Relations and Funding4) Public Library Relationships with First Nations and Métis People5) Employment and Training6) Development of First Nations and Métis Public Library Programs and Services7) Next Steps
Provincial Round Dances
2008 – Saskatoon Public Library
2009 – Regina Public Library
2010 – Southeast Regional Library
2011 – Wapiti Regional Library
Two main dates for targeted programming in Saskatchewan
1. National Aboriginal Day – June 21 Federal holiday Celebrated by First Nations, Metis and Inuit Free support materials available through Federal Government2. Aboriginal Storytelling Month – Feb Saskatchewan specific Created by Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples’ Committee (LSSAP) Celebrated by libraries Some funding available Resource lists available
S A S KA T C HE WA N A B O RIG INA L
S T O RYT E LLING 2011
What is Aboriginal Storytelling?
For Aboriginal people, storytelling is both a gift, and a very old custom, sanctioned by the people to teach, entertain, and remember.
Throughout February First Nations & Métis storytelling events are going to be held in schools, libraries, and community organizations throughout Saskatchewan.
Sponsor:
Organizer: Library Services for Saskatchewan
Aboriginal
Aboriginal Library Services: Programming
What’s the point of Aboriginal library programming? • To increase
Aboriginal patron or audience numbers
• To showcase and display the library services and resources available to Aboriginal people
• To feature Aboriginal authors, performers, and storytellers
• To create links between libraries and the Aboriginal community
National Aboriginal Day2006 - 2010
Aboriginal Storytelling Month
2007 - 2012
Toddler StorytimeFamily CrafttimePuppet ShowsRegalia displaysDancing and drumming
demonstrationsQuizzesCollection displays
Local storytellers: Ric and Rose Richardson (2007)
Saskatchewan performers: Jason Chamakese (2008) and Simon Moccasin (2010)
International speakers: Karleigh and Mauro Sanchez (2009)
Aboriginal Tour Golden Sheaf Video Awards (2010)
Canadian author & playwright: Drew Hayden Taylor (2011)
Saskatchewan author: Harold Johnson (2012)
Programming Examples at Meadow Lake Library
What is a Successful Aboriginal Program?
• Increases Aboriginal patron or audience numbers
• Showcases and displays the library services and resources available to Aboriginal people
• Features Aboriginal authors, performers, and storytellers
• Creates links between libraries and the Aboriginal community
To run a really good program you need resources – people and money!
Partnerships and Sponsorship
2007
None
Budget $50
2008 - 2010
Dumont Technical Institute Kopahawakenum Parent Council
Budget $350 - $500
2011 - 2012
Northwest School Division
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
Carpenter High School
Local businesses
Lakeland Library Region
Budget $850 - $2,100
To attract great authors, performers, and storytellers you need to be great
hosts!
Aboriginal Literacy Programs, Resources, Training in the Parkland Regional Library Region
Aboriginal Literacy KitsAboriginal Storysacks
A-LAPS Language in Life
Aboriginal Literacy and Parenting Skills (A.-L.A.P.S.) Facilitators Training
This program includes topics on Aboriginal culture along with the curriculum for improving parents’ literacy skills and supporting good literacy practices for their children.
Language in Life Facilitator Training A three-hour Ready-To-Teach Program on ChildDevelopment, Parenting, and How to Give Baby
the BestStart. Focus on First Nation children and
families.
Aboriginal Literacy Training
Pre-Natal Caring Circle Other Trainings
Come Read With Me Every Child Ready to Read @ Your
Library Introduction to Family Literacy Storysacks Storytelling
Aboriginal Literacy Training
Aboriginal Storytelling Monthhttp://www.parkland.lib.sk.ca/aboriginalstorytelling.htm
Aboriginal Storytelling Month Websitehttp://www.parkland.lib.sk.ca/aboriginalstorytelling.htm
Come Read With Me Program
Encourages reading as a fun valuable activity for both parents and children
Come Read With Me increases parents involvement with their child’s learning
Eight week session, held once a week
New book each week given to families to keep
Facilitator Come Read With Me training manual
Transportation & childcare is provided
Grow With Stories Grow Charthttp://www.growwithstories.org/growthchart.php
Integrated Literacy Serviceshttp://www.parkland.lib.sk.ca/SasksmartIntegratedLiteracyServices.htm
Collaboration between Good
Spirit School Division, Parkland College, Parkland Regional Library, and Ventures Community Futures
Have coordinated family, workplace, and adult literacy services in Kamsack
Run youth literacy camps in the summer
Aboriginal Committees
CALS Committee Member
Committee on Aboriginal LibraryServices
LSSAP Committee Members
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