Tag Archives: culturally inclusive service

M3, P3: Indigenous Inclusion Toolkit

The College Libraries Ontario Learning Portal Faculty Toolkit to support Indigenous Inclusion is a fantastic collection of information, strategies, and resources to support developing Indigenous inclusivity. These resources are something I could use personally and recommend to others interested in a better understanding of how they can engage in culturally inclusive practices. I find it helpful to have collections of resources to explore to give me time for reflection and to know where I can return to deepen my knowledge. In libraries we rely on guides to collect resources in a subject area or on dedicated topics, so this design appeals to me professionally.

The section on Protecting Indigenous Knowledge would be especially relevant for information professionals as it directly relates the issues we need to be unpacking professionally.

M3, P2: Decolonizing Public Service

Canada Beyond 150: Decolonizing the Public Service

I’ve been searching for material to help guide how to offer culturally inclusive and responsive service in the library. I can see a lot of parallels between the guidance offered in this report and how I support staff and students in my library. At it’s core, library service is public service. Although the guidance in this report is intended for government relationships, many of the principles are transferable. In particular, supporting and encouraging public servant learning journeys and shifting to holistic support with long term relationships. One thing I could see bring very beneficial and entirely possible: secondment opportunities to work with Indigenous communities. Secondments are fantastic learning opportunities, if the participants are willing to immerse themselves in a new environment.