Indigenous Education Department at the YCDSB
@IndigenousYCDSB
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Aurora, Ontario
Joined September 2018
This account has signed off of X/Twitter. #YCDSB educators can stay updated by visiting our Instagram account, @ indigenousycdsb. Thank you, and we look forward to connecting with you there!
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Thank you to Métis artist Kathy Morgan, Todd Jamieson, and @IndigenousYCDSB, for leading a beaded poppy workshop and sharing personal stories of family, Métis history, and Indigenous veterans. It was truly a moment to learn, reflect, and value Métis culture.
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Thx to LearnIt Team for an incredible day on bldg Ss #Leadership & #PrjctMngment skills & abilities via certs in #ICT/#Bus SHSM. Thank you Dhiraj H & all those who attended for making the day a huge success! @CAD_ycdsb @PathwaysYCDSB @gencarelliycdsb @IndigenousYCDSB @YCDSB @tdsb
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Attention #YCDSB staff! Two Community Speaks events are available: Métis Inspired Beaded Poppies (November 25th) and Christmas Ornament Paint Night (December 12th). Refer to System Memo C:234 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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@IndigenousYCDSB Attention Grade 6 classrooms! Join us for a live-streamed presentation on November 4, 2024, about Wampum and the importance of understanding that we are all treaty people in Canada. Refer to System Memo C:187 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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Treaty Awareness Week is from November 3 to 9! Resources are available to honour the importance of treaties and to help learn more about treaty rights and relationships. Refer to System Memo C:186 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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Attention Grade 5 teachers! All elementary schools have received texts by Indigenous authors. Resources are also available for using these books in the Literature Circle format. Refer to System Memo C:196 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
📚 Attention Grade 5 Teachers! Did you know? Four new Indigenous novels are available in your school library for Literature Circles! Each book comes with lesson plans & resources to enrich classroom discussions. To join the Google classroom, refer to System Memo C:196. @CAD_ycdsb
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📚 Attention Grade 5 Teachers! Did you know? Four new Indigenous novels are available in your school library for Literature Circles! Each book comes with lesson plans & resources to enrich classroom discussions. To join the Google classroom, refer to System Memo C:196. @CAD_ycdsb
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Attention Teacher Indigenous Education Representatives! A professional learning session to prepare for the role is being offered on November 6th. Refer to System Memo C:180 (elementary) and C:181 (secondary) for more information @IndigenousYCDSB
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Attention #YCDSB staff! A Community Speaks event featuring a screening of the film “The Grizzlies!” is being offered on October 29, 2024. Refer to System Memo C:156 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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Schools can now book grade-specific Indigenous education presentations for their classes. The registration due date is November 1, 2024. Refer to System Memo C:150 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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Attention Grade 3 teachers! A professional learning session focusing on connections to Indigenous teachings within the Science curriculum is being offered on October 10, 2024. Refer to System Memo C:095 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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Attention classroom teachers of grades 6 (5/6 & 6/7)! You are invited to join the read-aloud initiative featuring David A. Robertson’s novel “The Barren Grounds”. Refer to System Memo C:096 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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Today, we recognize the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities on #OrangeShirtDay. As a Catholic community, we are committed to the lifelong journey of reconciliation that involves truth-telling, listening, and taking action. 🧡#EveryChildMatters
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Indigenous languages like Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut hold complex worldviews and connections to the land. By supporting language revitalization, we honor the cultural heritage that was nearly lost. Learn more:
nctr.ca
We would like to bring these reports to the country’s attention as there is more work to be done and more children to be found to honour and protect them. Reports listed here were issued or created...
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🧵Did you know? Indigenous languages carry thousands of years of knowledge and culture. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls for the revitalization of these languages.
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Discover the poignant history and enduring spirit of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. https://t.co/CwtQ3LjQBD
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🧵Today marks the start of Truth and Reconciliation Week. As we reflect on the resilience and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to act with love, respect, and justice.
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Attention #YCDSB staff! A Community Speaks event on Indigenous Drumming is being offered on September 25, 2024. Refer to System Memo C:084 for more information. @IndigenousYCDSB
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