A year ago, David Brass was on his usual daily excursion through Regina's downtown library branch when he heard powwow drums reverberating through the hallways.

He followed the sounds, which led him to the community common area, where the Regina Public Library's Culture Connect: Indigenous Teachings program co-ordinator extended a warm welcome.

Since then, Brass and his daughter have been attending the weekly drop-in sessions, where they discovered a compassionate and welcoming community that makes them feel accepted. Brass said his daughter is thriving in the program.

“She loves it — the dancing, the drums. She sees her little friends here; she has friends now,” he said. “She’s here every week now, and they’ve gotten real close.”

Brass said he's also seen how the program has helped ma

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