February is Black History Month across Canada, a month to celebrate and remember the legacies of Black Canadians. The theme for Black History Month in Canada in 2023 is “Ours To Tell,” highlighting the crucial point of centering the voices of Black Canadians when learning the legacies of Black Canadians, and how they have shaped, […]
Read MoreFebruary in Saskatchewan is Aboriginal Storytelling Month, a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the histories, traditions, and cultures of the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people of Canada. Aboriginal Storytelling Month was a day begun by the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples to promote traditional storytelling, and decolonize school and library collections through […]
Read MoreJanuary 25th marks Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day committed to raising awareness for mental health in Canada. Mental health can be a difficult subject to talk about, and it requires a safe and supportive environment, especially for children struggling. Helping youth understand their experiences and emotions, supporting them, where they are at, and how […]
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2023 marks the 5th annual International Day of Education, a day started to recognize the importance of education and the role it plays in healthy and sustainable development. Education is one of the most important building blocks for a child’s development, and the International Day of Education is a day to raise awareness […]
Read MoreThe holiday season, while joyous for some, can be very difficult for others. This time of year can present economic, social, emotional, psychological, familial, and/or spiritual struggles which can lead to isolation and loneliness. These, and other related emotions can become overwhelming. For kids, this can be a particularly tough time for a variety […]
Read More Each year, on December 10th, we celebrate World Human Rights Day, when the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It is the right of every human being to be treated with dignity, which is recognised and protected by human rights standards. In addition to governing individuals’ interactions with others […]
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