SWL Teacher Librarian

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

On Monday, September 30th, commemorate Orange Shirt Day @ SWL - in honour of Survivors of Indian Residential & Day Schools. Wear orange or come to the Library to receive a bracelet or button, show your support « Every Child Matters »

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

After a long COVID hiatus, the SWL Library Twitter feed is breathing new life - let’s get students borrowing books again! #bookmorescreenless

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Lancers, over March Break tune in to CBC Canada Reads 2020 Edition -heat the 5 book champions debate why their book selection should be « The Book that all Canadians should read! »
https://t.co/cpbE8TLQS8

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge says walking encourages creative thinking and helps you know yourself better. https://t.co/kfTG0CUODV

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

It was so good to hear this story! Coming up on Black History Month, another local female community leader’s experience that more students need to know about!

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

Meet Judy Trinh who will join us as a Human Book at our high school Human Library event in April. As a veteran CBC journalist Judy can introduce you to some of the in’s and out’s of covering news stories that impact our community! #pinkshelf2020

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

We are excited to announce that Ottawa Police Inspector Isobel Granger will be joining us as a Human Book at our April event. Students will learn how she went from being the 1st Black woman hired by the OPS to rise to the 1st Black woman in the rank of Inspector! #redshelf2020

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

Meet Kim Cooper whose career path has passed from aerospace engineer with the Canadian airforce, to owner of Best Friends Dog training. She also trains and handles dogs for Search & Rescue missions as well as finding human remains. #redshelf2020

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

Once again human rights advocate & author Monia Mazigh will be a Human Book at our April event! Monia has published fiction & non-fiction, has worked in the field of civil liberties and continues to give a voice to Muslim women. #yellowshelf2020

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

A big thank you to artist Brenda Dunn for her rendering of what Human Library @ SWL looks like! Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 for our 5th event with over 70 Human Books #HL2020

[Human Library 2020 @swlcbhumanlib]

What is a Human Library event? An opportunity for high school students to sit down with their choice of 6 Human Books to talk, ask questions and learn more about the lives of a diversity of community members! Don’t miss #HL2020

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

PARASITE Official Trailer (2019) Bong Joon Ho Thriller Movie https://t.co/m6YXUcPiSa via @YouTube

Best movie I have seen in a long time - a must for everyone who enjoys international films! #lovefilm

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

So very inspiring to hear about the genesis of Ottawa region Birch Bark Coffee Company! Want to learn more about how this social enterprise is towards helping resolve the water crisis in Indigenous communities? Check out their website https://t.co/EDHB8h6w4D @birchbarkcoffee

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Just back from speaking in Saskatchewan, Mark
Marsolais of Birch Bark Coffee Company met our Int. Business & Int. Law classes to talk about Indigenous Human Rights & socially responsible business models! A big thank you @MarkMarsolais for being with us! #OrangeShirtDay2019

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Not only does Gabrielle Fayant offer teachings about Métis culture & history in schools, she is co-founder and co-CEO of the youth created and youth lead Assembly of Seven Generations. Want to find out more? Check out the A7G website https://t.co/jFn9qVjdsj #OrangeShirtDay2019

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Gabrielle Fayant shared her family’s timeline to explain about Métis history & the establishment of 8 Métis Settlements in Alberta. Students & staff learned so much more about Métis Peoples! Thanks for being a guest speaker at our #OrangeShirtDay2019 activities Gabrielle!

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Want to know more about the programs & services offered by Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families? Check out their website https://t.co/mprk1L0BqO. Looking forward to possibly having our Phys Ed & Foods teachers welcome Simon & others into their classes!

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Shout out to Simon Coady of Inuuqatigit Centre for Inuit Youth & Families for teaching 8 classes over the course of 3 workshops about Inuit History, Trauma & Culture. Students & staff welcomed learning more about Inuit Peoples #OrangeShirtDay2019

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

On Orange Shirt Day, SWL welcomed 3 Indigenous community leaders to speak to our classes throughout the day, a big thank you to Simon Coady, Gabrielle Fayant & Mark Marsolais - students and staff benefitted greatly from your teachings #OrangeShirtDay2019

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

Incredible art by an amazing educator in the OCDSB! Amazing beading Paula @hall_ocdsb

[Indigenous Beads🪡 @IndigenousBeads]

It’s my last day hosting @IndigenousBeads & it’s been an absolute blast sharing my beading with you & getting to see/promote your work! Wela’lin for allowing me to have this honor. Today I’m sharing a sampling of pieces from my collection, most of which I’ve gifted. @hall_ocdsb

[SWL Teacher Librarian @SirWilLibrary]

‘It shows my strength’: Why this boy braids his hair | Article | Kids News. Shout out to Theland Kicknosway, OCDSB student who is a strong leader & youth activist! So inspired #boyswithbraids https://t.co/SfaJSxx7PF