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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

LSSAP Websitehttps://lssap.wordpress.com/

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