There are a wide variety of programs, initiatives, and activities happening throughout the division that support Aboriginal Academic Achievement. Some of the various initiatives include, but are not limited to…
– School-based Indigenous Education Committees
– Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program
– Student-led groups
– Sharing of Indigenous learning resources
– Land-based Education
– Cree and Ojibwe Language Programs (Bilingual Program, Language Classes)
– Professional development opportunities for staff (Blanket Exercise, Circle in the Box, Treaty Education)
– Treaty Land Acknowledgement
– Orange Shirt Day
– Indigenous celebrations – Culture days, Pow Wows and/or Pow Wow Clubs
– Guest Speakers
– Storytelling
– Indigenous Perspectives through cross curricular areas
– Cultural Teachings: 7 Teachings, smudging, medicine wheel teachings, tipi teachings
– Grandmother Groups
– Parent Involvement
– Community Support Workers
– Aboriginal Education Team support