Indigenous authors will be visiting and speaking at the Richmond Public Library branches this week and next.
The Richmond Public Library is welcoming the community to join its Indigenous Author Series event with local storytellers sharing stories and their work ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
Author Monique Gray Smith, who has published books for children, youth adults and adults, spoke to the community at the Richmond Public Library on Sept. 13.
The next Indigenous author and speaker is Kung Jaadee, an Indigenous storyteller, educator and published author, who will be meeting the community on Sept. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ironwood library and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Brighouse library.
Jaadee belongs to the Haida, Musqueam, Squamish, Tlingit, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
On Sept. 23, Jody Wilson-Raybould, a former Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville who also served as Canada's first Indigenous justice minister in 2015, will be speaking at the Richmond Cultural Centre from 7 to 9 p.m.
Wilson-Raybould is also the author of several books and a member of the We Wai Kai Nation.
“The Library Board is committed to celebrating the diverse interests of our community,” said Caty Liu, chair of the Richmond Library Board.
“These accomplished Indigenous presenters will explore poetry, fiction and novel writing, and dance, providing unique opportunities and fostering stronger connections within our community.”
Visitors interested in meeting and listening in on the Indigenous Author series events are required to register by clicking here.
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