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Island Lake class makes trip to Indigenous Education Center

Posted September 25, 2023

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

Posted September 25, 2023

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

Posted June 21, 2023

Congratulations to the First Nations Métis Math Voices Project for receiving the the CBR Canada Excellence in Community-Campus Research Award.

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Student and Parent/Guardian Expression of interest: UGDSB First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Council

Posted June 14, 2023

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.

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Traditional Anishinabenini Tim McGregor visits classes, sharing about traditional dance 

Posted May 24, 2023

Earlier this month Naokwegijig (Tim McGregor) visited classes in several Upper Grand DSB schools, to share his knowledge and teachings of jingtamok.  

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UG secondary students gather for conference on Indigenous allyship

Posted May 19, 2023

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

Posted May 17, 2023

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

Posted April 3, 2023

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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March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day

Posted March 30, 2023

National Indigenous Languages Day was first introduced in 1993 in Canada as a way to recognize, encourage and celebrate the richness and diversity of Indigenous languages across the country.

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Grade 12 Indigenous students invited to Skilled Trades Training Program

Posted March 3, 2023

Upper Grand DSB students have an opportunity to participate in an Indigenous Youth Skilled Trades Training Program. This hands-on program is open to self-identified grade 12 Indigenous students.

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