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At GPL, we grieve for the tragic loss of the Indigenous children whose remains have been found in mass graves at a former residential schools across Canada. It is our mission to have resources that shed light on current issues in our local and broader community. We hope the highlighted resources encourage lifelong learning, and open your minds to the experiences of those children whose lives were cut short, and the families, communities, and survivors who continue to live with the effects of residential schools.
Below are lists of recommended reading and watching available in our library to help bring information about residential schools and our shared history to our community. For more information, please see online at nctr.ca
Additional resources for children and families can be found at: https://fncaringsociety.com/ and how to become involved at: https://fncaringsociety.com/sites/default/files/child_friendly_calls_to_action_web.pdf. Information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is available from the Government of Canada's website at canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.
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- Wawahte: an online documentary featuring stories of residential school survivors.
- Telling Our Twisted Histories: a CBC production podcast about decolonizing our minds through words.
- Indigenous Canada: a FREE course offered through the University of Alberta that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
- National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
- Orange Shirt Day: September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day, an annual event in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and well-being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.
- Phyllis' Story: the beginning of Orange Shirt Day.
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| June is Pride Month |
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June is Rainbow Book Month,™ a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender, and asexual community.
The Child and Youth Services team has put together some title picks for Children and Families, and Young Adults.
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| Asian Heritage Collection |
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The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2021, “Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve” embodies the myriad of sentiments that peoples of Asian descent in Canada have experienced, and honours their contributions, diverse experiences and stories that are rooted in their resilience and perseverance.” – Canada.ca/Asian-heritage-month
Did you know GPL has a Multilanguage section? To help celebrate Asian Heritage month, below are some titles written in Arabic, Chinese and Farsi, for both adults and children.
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| Mental Health Week |
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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has named May 3 to May 9 as Mental Health Week.
“This year, CMHA will focus on how naming, expressing and dealing with our emotions—even when they’re uncomfortable—can make us feel better…Heavy, painful feelings lighten when we put them into words. This Mental Health Week, don’t go uncomfortably numb. #GetReal about how you feel. Name it, don’t numb it.” -
You can find info and tools at mentalhealthweek.ca. GPL has resources to help you focus on mental health and wellness for the week of May 3-9. See some of the great resources below to help you #GetReal.
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- The complete guide to self care: best practices for a healthier and happier you by Kiki Ely
- The illustrated happiness trap: how to stop struggling and start living
by Russ Harris
- The self-care handbook: connect with yourself and boost your wellbeing
by Gill Hasson
- The stress management handbook: a practical guide to staying calm, keeping cool, and avoiding blow-ups by Eva M. Selhub
- Mindful thoughts at home: finding heart in the home by Kate Peers
- The little book of life skills: deal with dinner, manage your email, make a graceful exit, and 150 other expert tricks by Erin Zammett Ruddy
- Life skills : how to cook, clean, manage money, fix your car, perform CPR, and everything in between
by Julia Laflin
- Self-care for men: how to look good and feel great by Garrett Munce
- Life in the sloth lane: slow down and smell the hibiscus by Lucy Cooke
- Help yourself: a guide to gut health for people who love delicious food
by Lindsay Maitland Hunt
- Sink into sleep : a step-by-step guide for reversing insomnia
by Judith R. Davidson
- Lightly: how to live a simple, serene & stress-free life by Francine Jay
- Burnout: the secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily Nagoski
- Overload: how to unplug, unwind, and unleash yourself from the pressure of stress by Joyce Meyer
- Beyond tidy: declutter your mind and discover the magic of organized living : 8 principles for creating a life you love by Annmarie Brogan
- Build your resilience: CBT, mindfulness and stress management to survive and thrive in any situation
by Donald Robertson
- The everything guide to stress management: step-by-step advice for eliminating stress and living a happy, healthy life by Melissa Roberts
- Make every second count: time management tips and techniques for more success with less stress by Robert Bly
- Get out of your own way: a skeptic's guide to growth and fulfillment
by Dave Hollis
- Detox your thoughts: quit negative self-talk for good and discover the life you've always wanted by Andrea Bonior
- Relax, dammit!: a user's guide to the age of anxiety by Timothy A. Caulfield
- Think like a monk : train your mind for peace and purpose every day
by Jay Shetty
- Wisdom from a humble jellyfish : and other self-care rituals from nature
by Rani Shah
- Emotionfull: a guide to self-care for your mental health and emotions
by Lauren Woods
- The little book of CBD for self-care: 175+ ways to soothe, support, & restore yourself with CBD
by Sophie Saint Thomas
- Don't overthink it: make easier decisions, stop second-guessing, and bring more joy to your life by Anne Bogel
- The everyday Ayurveda guide to self-care: rhythms, routines, and home remedies for natural healing
by Kate O’Donnell
- Glow from within by Joanna Vargas
- The wellness remodel: a guide to rebooting how you eat, move, and feed your soul
by Christina Anstead and Cara Clark
- KIT: BounceBack Today [DVD] Canadian Mental Health Association – call any of our branches for more details.
Get a printable Adult resource list.
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Inside out [DVD]
Be well!: a hero's guide to a healthy mind and body with Elsie Olson
Be strong!: a hero's guide to being resilient with Elsie Olson
Can I catch it like a cold?: coping with a parent's depression with Joe Weissmann
You got this!: 100 tips for being your stress-free best by Helaine Becker
Get a printable Juvenile resource list.
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OCDaniel by Wesley King
The peacock detectives by Carly Nugent
Sure signs of crazy by Karen Harrington
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Get a printable Young Adult resource list.
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Get a printable Online resource list.
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mentalhealthweek.ca
National Today Stress Awareness Month
Canadian Psychological Association – Fact Sheets variety of topics
Anxiety Canada
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Get a printable Film Resource list.
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| April Poetry Month |
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Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and, of course, poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives. In 2021, the Academy of American Poets looks forward to celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of this annual celebration!”
National Poetry Month / National Poetry Month Logo / National Poetry Month Poster /Poem in Your Pocket Day
Come celebrate National Poetry month with GPL for the month of April. #NationalPoetryMonth
Poetry not for you? Give some creative writing or journaling a try. GPL has many resources to help get the creative juices flowing.
Other ideas: Subscribe to a Poem a Day Podcast.
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| D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) |
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D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) is a celebration of reading for all ages which takes place annually on the birthday of beloved children's book author Beverly Cleary (April 12) and throughout the month of April.
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