Moving Through

Using the principles of ...

… the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and the guiding themes of the Nova Scotia Culture Action Plan, Moving Through incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing and doing to the development of programs, library spaces, and materials, helps build relationships between Annapolis Valley Regional Library (AVRL) and three area First Nations communities of Annapolis Valley, Bear River, and Glooscap, and strengthens literacy connections for local Indigenous families.

Through education ...

… Book Talking Circles, language workshops, and programming, the Moving Through project works to eliminate demeaning stereotypes, foster social inclusion, and deepen cultural appreciation. By hiring Indigenous artists and performers, this project will showcase Mi’kmaq culture. A book collection and display will accompany the cultural events, providing literacy opportunities for Mi’kmaq cultural expression. Mi’kmaw language speakers will present workshops and talks.

The books in the Moving Through Collection are available to borrow at the Annapolis Valley Regional Library. Find the Moving Through Collection on the AVRL website.

Working with
Marlene Joudry ...

… Program Facilitator, Coordinator, Instructor, Educator, Designer, Master Artisan, and Cultural Facilitator, the project strives to build connections in the community, educate about Mi’kmaq history, and celebrate Mi’kmaq language and culture.

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Moving Through Project (artwork)

Mia and Justice explain the process behind creating the artwork for the Moving Through Project.

Preparing for the Miniature Wigwam Project at AVRL

Marlene, the Indigenous Liaison at the Annapolis Valley Regional Library (with help from Justice and Mia), is collecting sticks for the Miniature Wigwam program! Video by Mia Curry.

Preparing for the Leather Mi’kmaq Art Project at AVRL

Preparations are underway for the Leather Mi’kmaq Art Project! Marlene Joudrey, the Indigenous Liaison at the Annapolis Valley Regional Library, will be live streaming a tutorial on AVRL’s Facebook page on March 9, 2021.

Tuma Young Soap Making & Medicine Walk

As part of the Moving Through project staff series “Indigenous Perspectives”, Tuma Young shared soapmaking, stories, and took staff on a Medicine Trail Walk on August 9, 2020.

Holding Space with Monique Gray Smith

Part of our Moving Through grant is to host Book Talking Circles featuring Monique’s book, Speaking Our Truth. This session will give book group leaders and others a way to frame discussions around Residential Schools and the other issues in the book.

Fishing with Clifford Paul

Clifford Paul, avid fisherman, storyteller, and Moose Management Coordinator from Eskasoni, along with our guide Fred and his assistant Blair. Marlene took home the prize for first fish on the line and biggest fish caught.

Moving Through Garden

Angela and Marlene talk about the Moving Through Gardens Project.

Mi’kmaw Heritage & Culture w/ Gerald Gloade (Friends of the Annapolis Royal Library Speaker Series)

Gerald Gloade, from the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaw, reviews the 5000 year heritage of the Mi’kmaw people in south western Nova Scotia, drawing on archeological, historical, and anthropological evidence as well as the cultural memory of the Mi’kmaw peoples.

Nova Scotia Culture Action Plan

Nova Scotia’s Culture Action Plan: Creativity and Community will contribute to the well-being and prosperity of Nova Scotia’s diverse and creative communities through the promotion, development, preservation and celebration of the province’s culture, heritage, recreation, identity and languages.

Find out more here: Nova Scotia’s Culture Action Plan: Creativity and Community

Support the
Moving Through Project

This campaign challenges Valley residents to donate $215, or any amount they are comfortable with, to honour the children found in Kamloops and to support the library’s efforts to continue the important work started in the Moving Through project. All funds will go towards continuation of the Moving Through project.

Tax receipts issued for donations over $10. To donate online, use this Canada Helps form.

For information on mailing a donation, visit our Donation page.

This project is made possible in part by an Anti-Racism Action Program grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism Program, awarded in October 2020.

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