Ali Bryan is an award-winning novelist and creative non-fiction writer
Read more about "Ali Bryan"Roland is an artist of Stoney Nakoda heritage. Raised in the Alberta foothills, he is widely recognized for his interpretations of nature and traditional themes of language, culture, and history. He is a distinguished mentor to other emerging artists.
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Read more about "Survival Harvesting (Past)"Adrian Stimson
Read more about "Art as Language"Jesse Gouchey, Tanisha Wesley, and Autumn Whiteway
Read more about "The Spirit Within"Natalia Ionescu is a Romanian-Canadian illustrator and designer.
Read more about "Natalia Ionescu"Tess has a wealth of experience in queer and women’s history and is working at the Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge. Tess is committed to promoting accessibility and diversity in historical narratives.
Read more about "Tess McNaughton"Learn about Treaty 7 cultures and storytelling with these online resources.
Read more about "Caretakers of the Land"This residency recognizes the contribution of children’s artists to literature through exhibitions and workshops for all ages.
Read more about "Children's Artist in Residence"International Women's Day is Monday, March 8. It's a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and consider what more needs to be done to achieve gender parity.Calgary Public Library staff pulled together some of our favourite books and movies featuring strong female characters and stories to get you started. Read and watch them this International Women's Day and any day you are interested in stories of perseverance, creativity, and celebration.Biographies and Autobiographies of Incredible WomenThese ten books center around a compelling woman who overcame obstacles and influenced history. Read about a contemporary businesswoman, a Second World War radio operator, a resistance fighter, and a tennis coach. Their stories will take you around the world and through history.See the listBooks by Indigenous WomenFemale Indigenous writers provide stories that echo the timeless wisdom of Elders while encapsulating the modern challenges experienced by women and girls. Celebrate the spirit and intent of International Women's Day by learning more about Indigenous women with these compelling, heartbreaking, and hopeful reads.See the list20 Films About Extraordinary WomenSome of these movies are full of joy, while others are more dramatic. They are all by or about women. From the award-winning documentary Young Lakota to the lush biopic Paula, these films are all available on Kanopy.See the listBooks for KidsThese books for kids celebrate the strength and creativity of women and girls. From the picture book Franny’s Father is a Feminist by Rhonda Leet, to the collection of 100 stories in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli, this list includes recommendations for kids from three to 12 that will also delight the adult reading with them.See the list
Read more about "Stories What to Read and Watch to Honour International Women's Day Our recommendations to celebrate women this Monday, March 8 and everyday"Available at Select Locations Find these games at Central, Country Hills, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Forest Lawn, Judith Umbach, Saddletowne, Seton, Shawnessy, Signal Hill, and Village Square libraries. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Pack 4-6 Players (Best: 6) | 90 Min | Ages 12+ | Learn to play video Decrypto 4-8 Players (Best: 4, 6) | 30 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Dixit 4-6 Players (Best: 5-6) | 30 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Dragon's Breath 2-4 Players (Best: 3) | 15-20 Min | Ages 5+ | Learn to play video Ghost Blitz 2-7 Players (Best 4-5) | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Guess Who 2 Players | 20 Min | Ages 4+ | Learn to play video Here to Slay 2-6 Players (Best 3-4) | 60 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Hive 2 Players | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Monza 2-6 Players (Best: 3-5) | 10 Min | Ages 4+ | Learn to play video Rhino Hero 2-5 Players (Best: 3) | 5-15 Min | Ages 4+ | Learn to play video Skull King 2-8 Players (Best 5-6) | 30 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Sleeping Queens 2-5 Players (Best: 4-5) | 20 Min | Ages 6+ | Learn to play video Sushi Go Party 2-8 Players (Best: 4-5) | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Unstable Unicorns 3-6 Players (Best: 4-5) | 45 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video
Read more about "Available at Select Locations"Lionel Peyachew
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Read more about "Traditional Men’s Dance Regalia"Meg is an Alberta-based playwright and dramaturg whose work has been presented across the country. Her plays have been nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award and won the Alberta Literary Award for Drama and the Alberta Playwriting Competition.
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