Libraries in the southeast remain busy places in the fall.
SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN – The Carlyle Public Library is offering the Truth and Reconciliation Quilt.
Branch librarian Naomi Twietmeyer said: “The goal is to encourage confidence, dexterity and literacy as a group while bridging the gap between cultural groups. We want to inspire the community to come together as a group. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather the diverse ethnic backgrounds that the town and district represent. This is a significant project for the community.”
Board member Heather Sparrow is heading up the group. The Truth and Reconciliation Quilt is based on the Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings from the Ojibwe culture, traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Today, the oral traditions are shared by those who carry the knowledge of the seven guiding principles for many Indigenous…
