March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day
March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. This day is dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and celebrating the richness and diversity of Indigenous languages.
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November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week
Treaties Recognition Week is November 5-11, 2023. This year the Upper Grand District School Board is encouraging educators, parents, guardians and students to learn about their local treaty partner, what it means to be a good treaty person and to deepen their learning by considering how they might commit to everyday actions that fulfill their roles and responsibilities as a treaty person throughout their lives.
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Island Lake class makes trip to Indigenous Education Center
Students at Island Lake Public School make their first visit of the year to the Upper Grand’s Outdoor Education Centre, at Island Lake Conservation Area – to learn about local Indigenous culture, history and sport.
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Commemorating National Truth and Reconciliation Week at the UGDSB
In this year’s preparation for National Truth & Reconciliation Week, educators are reminded that this time is an opportunity for Canadians to learn and act. This is not a week of celebration; rather, it is about commemoration for survivors, their families and the children who did not come home.
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day: The First Nations Métis Math Voices Project
Congratulations to the First Nations Métis Math Voices Project for receiving the the CBR Canada Excellence in Community-Campus Research Award.
Student and Parent/Guardian Expression of interest: UGDSB First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Council
The UGDSB has a First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Council comprised of treaty partners, Indigenous community members, parent and student representatives, Trustees and the UGDSB Indigenous Education department.
Traditional Anishinabenini Tim McGregor visits classes, sharing about traditional dance
Earlier this month Naokwegijig (Tim McGregor) visited classes in several Upper Grand DSB schools, to share his knowledge and teachings of jingtamok.
UG secondary students gather for conference on Indigenous allyship
On Thursday May 11, every Upper Grand secondary school gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives to attend a conference on Indigenous allyship.
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Indigenous students get certified in skilled trades program
On May 16, Indigenous students from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) went for their practical training on the mini excavator and skid steer machine.
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ODSS student chosen to represent Ontario in NTRC program with original poem
Congratulations to Gabby T who was selected to represent Ontario in the National Truth and Reconciliation Centre’s 2022-2023 Imagine a Canada program.
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