Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022: Selections from the Library’s Collection
RRC Polytech’s fourth annual Truth and Reconciliation Week, with activities scheduled throughout the week of September 26-29, 2022. This event is dedicated to deepening our understanding of Canada’s history, Indigenous cultures, and sparking a conversation around Truth and Reconciliation.
Truth and Reconciliation at Library and Academic Services
Library and Academic Services is actively responsive to Truth and Reconciliation, diversity, inclusion, and equity, through our work, policies, and engagements. One way we do this is by building a collection that is rich in resources about Truth and Reconciliation, Residential Schools, and Indigenous Experiences. Through these books, videos, guides, and other resources, we all have the opportunity to increase our understanding, which leads to healing and strengthened relationships. This week and always, we invite you on a Truth and Reconciliation journey through the Library’s collection!
Guides to Get You Started
![screenshot of the residential schools guide](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2022/09/residential-schools-guide-1024x787.png)
Guides are a great place to start on any topic as they highlight resources hand-selected by Library staff. Of particular interest is our Residential Schools guide.
Noteworthy Books
Below is just a sample of our noteworthy books about Truth and Reconciliation. Click on a book cover to learn more about and request an item.
![Cover art for we all go back to the land](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2022/05/all-go-back-to-the-land.jpeg)
![a knock on the door cover art](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2021/09/a-knock-at-the-door-663x1024.jpg)
![pathways to reconciliation cover art](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2021/09/Pathways.jpg)
Outstanding Videos
Both CBC’s Curio.ca and National Film Board offer outstanding videos on this topic. To view a few hand-selected options, click on an image below. (note that login may be required to view online resources).
![Cartoon image of a boy in the cold. Film title: The secret path](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/09/Secret-path_TW-copy.png)
![Indigenous woman with glasses, speaking. Film title: Second stories: it had to be done.](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/09/Second-stories_TW-1024x577.png)
![Young Indigenous girl getting her hair cut upon arrival to the residential school. Film title: we were children](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/09/We-were-children_TW-1024x577.png)
![Image of girl balancing a book on her head. Film title: Holy angels](https://www.rrc.ca/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/09/Holy-angels_TW-1024x577.png)
Questions or Comments?
We welcome questions and comments from the College community! Feel free to connect with us in person at the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campus Libraries or through Ask Us Chat at library.rrc.ca.
Written by Linda Fox – Library Technician, Program Support and Promotion