Resource Centre
The Resource Centre is a Native-oriented library with a unique collection of materials focusing on the Aboriginal people of the NAN and North America. Approximately 6,500 titles are available for loan to members and organizations in the NAN area.
The Collection
The General Collection is the largest portion of our collection. It consists of materials on history, culture, education, arts & crafts, and language. The Juvenile Collection is limited and designed for young readers between 4 and 13 years of age. The Video and DVD Collection consists of approximately 300 titles pertaining to Native peoples of North America.
The Reference Section, Newspaper Clippings, Vertical Files, and Archival Photographs provide information on a wide range of topics. This information is for in-library use only, however, photocopying is available.
The Periodical Section contains a variety of Native newspapers and magazines. These are available for patrons to read in the Resource Centre.
The Resource Centre now has two computers available for patrons to search our new Online Library and the Internet.
Please be advised that we do not provide genealogical research.
Objectives
- To provide for the acquisition of materials relevant and pertinent to the unique culture, traditions, and languages of the NAN and its people.
- To provide for the library and information service needs of the First Nation communities within our catchment area.
Membership
| NAN Members/NAN Organizations | Free |
Download printable membership forms: Patron Form Organization Form |
| Organizations | $25.00 | |
| Non-Profit Organizations | $10.00 | |
| Adults | $3.00 | |
| College/University Students | $2.00 | |
| Other Students | $1.00 | |
| Overdue fines are $0.25 per book per day to all members. | ||
| Overdue fines for videos are $3.00 per day. | ||
| The maximum fine for overdue items is $15.00. | ||
| Only organizations may borrow videotapes. | ||

