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Empowering First Nations Communities Through Libraries

Explore the initiatives and programs of the Lillooet Library in serving a diverse First Nations population, fostering literacy skills and cultural heritage. Learn about strategic goals, community partnerships, and the focus on indigenous language training and resources. Discover the impact on children's services, community wellness, and digital storytelling initiatives. Join the journey of sharing knowledge and creating a welcoming environment for all.

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Empowering First Nations Communities Through Libraries

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  1. BCLA ConferenceSHARING A VISION“ First Nations Knowledge Centres and Libraries “Sheila Pfeifer, Lillooet Library

  2. Population: 3,000 Service Area: 5,000 Service Points: 3 60% population is First Nations 30% library members are St’at’imc

  3. Strategic Plan Goals: “To increase our involvement with our First Nations communities” “To maintain and build literacy skills” • Reflected in the budget • Programs developed

  4. . LALA Library Board -

  5. Student Interns

  6. Welcoming Environment George Leech FN collection development FN Carvings, Displays, Artwork Staff St’at’imc language training First Nations Community Librarian

  7. First Nations Authors Writers in Libraries

  8. Heritage Component on Website

  9. Web page Top Ten Links

  10. Gates Lab & Internet Training

  11. Children’s Services Blue Box Program Pre-Schools story time in Library and on reserve A Book About Me

  12. Summer Reading Club With Lillooet Friendship Center

  13. 1994 Books for Babies 2003 –1st Baby Book Translation

  14. Newborn Baby Bin - Partners Baby Bin – Xwisten Band Xaxli’p Health Society Interior Health Ministry Infant Development Community Partners : Elks, Royal Purple, REC Centre, Drug Stores, Flower Shop, Hospital

  15. Books for Babies Standing Ctee. Innoculation Clinics: at each innoculation, mums choose a book to take home, from a bookshelf of new books. Nursestake books to the Health units on reserve, and to homes where not many books are in evidence.

  16. Wellness Clinic – Bag of Goodies

  17. Welcome to Kindergarten !Book Bags with Book, Crayons and Paper.

  18. Baby Welcoming Event Jan.06Partners: SD74, Lions Club

  19. Digital Collection Initiative :“Our Stories and Songs”Partners: CHLS FM, Fed. Govt., St’at’imc Language Centre

  20. Public Library Services Branch Ministry of Education And BCLA – First Nations Interest Group November 2005 Consultation

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