Indigenous Resources

The Squamish Public Library has materials for all ages to learn about Indigenous peoples, culture, and history. These topics include the Indian Residential School experience and the ongoing Truth & Reconciliation process. We’ve collected a number of suggested resources here, available from the Library and elsewhere.

Booklists For Adults

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw

Residential Schools and Reconciliation

Picture Books for Children

First Nations and Metis Reads

Inuit Reads

Residential Schools

External Resources

Squamish Atlas

An online Skwxwú7mesh language place name map tool.

Visit Squamish Atlas

Squamish Nation Talking Dictionary

This Ta wa níchim sḵexwts (the Talking Dictionary) helps you pronounce words in the Squamish Nation language.

Browse the dictionary

Native Land Digital

Native Land is an app to help map Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages.

Browse the map

TRC 94 Calls to Action

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) published 94 calls to action across a wide range of areas (PDF).

Read the Calls to Action

Special Events

Honouring Residential School Survivors

In 2021, the Library honoured the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by listening to Squamish Nation Elders.

Watch the event recording:

Namwayut – An Evening with Chief Robert Joseph

On April 12, 2023, we had the honor of hosting Chief Robert Joseph in Squamish to speak about his new book Namwayut: A Pathway to Reconciliation. Chief Joseph spoke about his experience at St. Michael’s Indian Residential School, his own immense work towards Reconciliation, and his vision for Canada and the world if we all take part in Reconciliation work.

Watch the event recording: