As the holiday season approaches, Anastasia Shawnoo, head librarian at the Kettle and Stony Point First Nations Library, has turned a cherished Christmas tradition into a powerful tool for cultural revitalization. The library's innovative Letters to Santa program, disrupted by the Canada Post strike, invites children to write to Santa Claus in Anishinaabemowin, their native … [Read more...] about A Library’s Role in Reconciliation Through Letters to Santa
Christmas Traditions
The Twelve Books of Christmas Family Challenge
Many families enjoy the Twelve Books of Christmas Challenge, a delightful tradition that encourages reading during the holiday season. This fun activity involves gifting twelve books to unwrap and read each day before Christmas. Like an advent calendar, it helps count Santa's arrival and fosters family discussions. People also spread the love of reading by wrapping gifts for … [Read more...] about The Twelve Books of Christmas Family Challenge