Did you know that November 8th is #IndigenousVeteransDay
Feel free to use this resource to learn about some incredible people who often get left out:
https://t.co/z0I47X7rqL
Today is day 4 of Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario.
We need to do work beyond programs and services. We should be discussing self-determination, treaties and land claims.
We can do better. We must do better.
#TreatiesRecognitionWeek - Curious about the different Treaties, Final Agreements, and Comprehensive land Claims that exist in Canada? Check out this map by Experiences Canada to learn more! https://t.co/NuJQ9p5zFB
NBE students from @GBDBears thank Robinson Huron Waswiindamaagewin for this opportunity to learn. We are listening throughout the week and encourage others to do the same #TreatiesRecognitionWeek
Join our friends at Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin for a full week of events. The opening ceremony starts at 11:00am.
Find all the details here: https://t.co/os9gmKFQGB
Nine Grade 8 students of Beausoleil First Nation participated in an 8-week outdoor experiential learning program with Indigenous School Water Program instructors and earned Grade 9 Geography credits!
Read the full StoryMap here:
https://t.co/tsZA89PF22
Thank you to @DaveAlexRoberts for speaking with us @GBDBears this morning! Especially for answering one of our questions to start off the talk!! Thank you to @ms_cryer and @FNMI_SCDSB for providing us with the opportunity🧡
We were honoured to have @DaveAlexRoberts speak to 325 @SCDSB_Schools students this morning, from eight different high schools. Thank you for sharing the importance of breaking down what we've learned and rebuilding it with truth, through the stories we read and share.
Just a reminder that #EveryChildMatters today too
If u made space in ur school community or classroom 2 include/honour Indigenous histories, knowledges, cultures Sept30- how can u continue to do that throughout the year?
Don’t wait until #NIPD to show up for Indigenous Ss again
Yellowhead is closed today to honour families, communities & nations subjected to the violence of residential schools, including our own. We also honour the resistance of survivors, who ended the system for us and future generations. Today and always.🧡
https://t.co/pMGJoqe38N
Today is the 1st National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and most importantly, Orange Shirt Day.
It is an opportunity for all to reflect on the truth of Canada’s history & the ongoing intergenerational trauma caused by Indian Residential Schools.
Stand with us for hope&change.
THIS PLACE airs Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and again Fridays at 1:00 p.m. on CBC Radio One. Find the podcast online: https://t.co/OfZFQfmqUJ
Episode 2 - Tilted Ground: Author @sonnyassu explores the journey of his great-great-grandfather, Chief Billy Assu.
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Murray Sinclair, chairperson of the TRC said about residential schools, "Education is what got us into this, & education is what will get us out." Explore this COVID-safe, self-guided edu. tour in Ottawa to learn about colonial injustices and take action: https://t.co/PHjlNvYf7t
So sorry to hear this happened to you @UrbanInuk Ts can learn from this exchange. Learn what NOT to do, support your Ss, listen and learn from them, admit when you are wrong. Eliminate harm in education #TeachTruth
In 2021 a professor at the university I attend is teaching misinformation about residential schools. A Thread:
My professor gave us a work sheet to look over and read after class and I seen a statement that said “positives and negatives of residential schools”
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In lieu of Canada Day the NCTR will instead hold a ceremony to honour and remember all the children lost to residential schools, those who Survived the schools and their children and families. More truth and evidence of genocide will be revealed. Join us in Honouring the children