The Canadian Library – Lincoln Pelham Public Library

The Canadian Library (TCL) is a grassroots art installation project that acts as a memorial to all Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S). The goal is to cover 8,000 books in Indigenous fabric as a testament to the lives lost.

TCL is a living art installation intended to start important conversations and help educate all Canadians on the true history of Canada and the inequalities that still exist today.

Everyone is invited to come cover books and take part in this community project. All supplies are provided.

Thursday, April 6, 4 – 7 pm
Fonthill Branch

Thursday, April 13, 5 – 8 pm
Fleming Branch

Sunday, April 16, 12 – 4 pm
An Afternoon with the Canadian Library Project
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
3800 Main Street, Jordan

Meet Shanta Sundarason, founder of the Canadian Library. Hear the inspiration behind the project and how it is spreading awareness of MMIWG2S across Canada. A local elder will smudge the covered books prior to opening the museum installation. Free; all are welcome

The covered books will be part of a temporary exhibit at the Fleming and Fonthill Branches, as well as at the museum site.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge these are the traditional lands and territories of the Hatiwendaronk, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabeg, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties (No. 3) and by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement.

Lincoln Pelham Public Library recognizes the contributions and stewardship of all Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. We are committed to celebrating and sharing stories from Indigenous communities and creating space for education and dialogue as we collectively acknowledge hard truths and work toward reconciliation.