The first week in Nov is Treaties Recognition Week. Learn more about the importance of understanding treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and find resources compiled by @HCDSBโs Indigenous Advisor @sherrysaevil. Check out resources from the LRC and your schoolโs library.
November is Indigenous Awareness Month at HCDSB. Throughout the month of November, students and staff will acknowledge the contributions and legacy of First Nation, Mรฉtis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
Happy Dussehra! ๐๐ฅ
Learning about the holidays of different faiths gives us the opportunity to educate ourselves more about different cultures, bringing all of us a little closer. Share this with a friend if you learned something new about this holiday!
Current events can be difficult to process and may lead to feelings like hopelessness, fear, sadness or isolation. Our Peer-to-Peer community is a safe space developed for youth, by youth, to let those feelings out. Visit https://t.co/uBBJ7FrsCL to explore the community.
Happy Navratri to those celebrating!
This year, Navratri falls on 15-23 October. It is a celebration over nine nights, celebrating the goddess of feminine power.
What are you doing to celebrate Navratri?
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Keeping Halloween inexpensive and inclusive is a great goal, as it allows more people to participate in the festivities without breaking the bank!ย
Share your Halloween costumes down below to help out others in our unlearn community who may need ideas! ๐งก๐ค
Oct is Womenโs History Month! A time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in Canada. Visit your @HCDSB school library for resources that celebrate milestones in womenโs history and check out our topic guide to find books and kits available at the LRC.
World Teacher Day reminds us to celebrate and recognize our teachers' work in transforming education and the contributions made to help shape sustainable futures and personal fulfillment for students. โI will teach you; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.โ Psalm 32.8
October is Islamic Heritage Month, a time to learn, share and celebrate Islamic History. The Canadian Muslim communities share a diverse and enriching blend of traditions, languages, and experiences that have contributed to Canadian society. โช๏ธ Checkout these resources! ๐
October is Islamic History Month in Canada. This month, we invite you to learn more about the heritage of Canadaโs Muslim citizens, and celebrate the significant contributions the Muslim community has made to Canadian society. Happy #IslamicHistoryMonth!