The Salt Spring Island Public Library in British Columbia held its monthly Reconciliation Reading Circle on March 10, 2026, to discuss Indigenous literature. This session featured a discussion about the book The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich.
The gathering allows residents to explore stories and films created by Indigenous authors to better understand reconciliation. The reading circle meets on the second Tuesday of every month to provide a regular space for community members to talk about Indigenous histories and modern experiences.
The library started this program in 2019 as an expansion of its work to provide education on Indigenous rights and perspectives. These efforts have since been recognized by the British Columbia Library Association.
The library is located on the traditional and unceded lands of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. In addition to the book club, the library offers several other Indigenous services for the local community.
The program serves as a bridge for residents to learn about Indigenous histories in a supported environment. These monthly sessions aim to broaden community understanding through the exploration of various books and films.
