Library's Indigenous Story Walk Now in River Park

The Weyburn Public Library has shared another edition of their Story Walk Project in River Park for the community to enjoy.

"Story Walks are a way to put together physical and reading literacy. We have them spread out across the path so you can read them as you're going for a walk," told Kathryn Wagner, Branch Manager for the Weyburn Public Library.

As we are currently celebrating National Indigenous History Month in the country the Library decided to incorporate a First Nations story to honour the true untold history of Canada in a fun way for kids to learn.

"We have the story Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock by Dallas Hunt and it was illustrated by Amanda Strong," Wagner explained. "This is a book that tells a fun story while introducing some Cree words which is great for literacy and the Indigenous culture."

The Story Walk Project can be found at River Park across from the gazebo at the beginning of the Signal Hill Trail. Each page of the book is set up on a post that can be viewed for your reading entertainment while you are getting physical exercise as well.

The project was created to help support and promote Indigenous authors living in Saskatchewan and it began this past fall in Weyburn.

The current book will be on display in the park until Monday, June 28.

"So we want to get people outside, we want to get people moving, and we want to get people reading. And we want to get people learning more about Indigenous culture and for Indigenous People to feel represented in what the Library does."

Wagner added that she is super thankful to the community for supporting the Library and said that they are excited to be able to open up to full capacity again in the near future.

You can keep up with their latest plans, programs, and more by following the Weyburn Public Library on Facebook.