First Nation, Métis, Inuit Initiatives
The June 14, 2021 edition of ADSB Family Connect is dedicated to the 215 children who were found in unmarked graves at the former site of the Kamloops Residential School at the end of May, and to the thousands of other First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who died at government and church run residential schools in Canada. Across Canada many reacted with surprise and sadness after the discovery, and memorials like the shoes at Shingwauk Hall at Algoma University, appeared across the country. This is an opportunity to learn more about residential schools and the legacy of residential schools in Canada.
The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week. This annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture these relationships.
Algoma District School Board acknowledges that we are in the Robinson-Huron, Robinson-Superior Treaty and Treaty 9 territories and that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Cree and Métis people. We acknowledge the importance of our relationship with our Indigenous partners as we move forward together in reconciliation.
To learn more about Treaties Recognition Week and to find activities, book recommendations, maps and videos from Elders and knowledge keepers please follow this link.
