At the ALCDSB we continue to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and are reminded by the First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario (FNMIEAO) that “The month of June serves as a positive opportunity to highlight and share the positive contributions made every day by First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples.”
Ways to Take Action:
- Create a space to center and highlight Indigenous resources, texts, authors, change makers, influencers in the front of your school entrances, learning commons, and gathering spaces.
- Continue to focus on Indigenous Influencers in curriculum. June is a great month to center Indigeneity in your planning.
- Be inspired by and engage with Indigenous social media, learn about Indigenous approaches to land stewardship, support Indigenous musicians, caterers, and artists.
- Focus staff meetings on the celebration and sharing of Indigenous Education that is happening in your school now and throughout the year.
- Attend local celebrations
Learn more:
Learn about the Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G), an Indigenous youth led & driven grassroots, nonprofit organization focused on community support and opportunities for Indigenous youth. Click here: https://www.a7g.ca/
Visit the Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na website for information regarding community events and ways to help spread awareness and build allies)
Visit: https://tto-kenhteke.org/
Additional Resource:
FNMIEAO National Indigenous Peoples Day slide deck.
Access resource here: https://fnmieao.com/