On behalf of the Anishin?be Algonquin Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishin?beg and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Ottawa Public Library ? Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility will be named ?dis?ke.

?dis?ke is an Anishin?bemowin word that refers to the telling of stories. Storytelling is the traditional means by which Indigenous peoples share knowledge, culture and history over generations. ?dis?ke also evokes what is at the heart of the partner institutions: Library and Archives Canada as a keeper of Canadian and Indigenous stories, and Ottawa Public Library?s use of stories to build community.

The site for the joint facility is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Anishin?be Algonquin Nation, who have lived in the area since time immemorial. Elders and members of the Host Nation have been important partners in influencing the design of the facility and the selection of the name ?dis?ke. ?dis?ke, Ottawa, ON. North view rendering by Cicada Design, courtesy of Diamond Schmitt
?dis?ke is a strong statement reflecting the depth and sincerity of the partner institutions? appreciation for the ongoing engagement with Kitigan Zibi Anishin?beg and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. The City of Ottawa, Library and Archives Canada, and Ottawa Public Library will continue to work collaboratively with the Anishin?be Algonquin Nation and other First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and organizations from across the country in the spirit...