Tom Longboat Day - June 4
Tom Longboat (1886-1949) was an Onondaga runner from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. Considered one of the first celebrity athletes, Tom Longboat was a celebrated Olympian for long distance running, but based his marathon skills in Haudenosaunee culture. He has been inducted into both the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame for his great running and participation in the 1908 Olympic Games.
Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21
June 21 is nationally recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is to enjoy the beauty of culture and community, while honoring and acknowledging the trials and tribulations that Indigenous cultures experience. Hosted on summer solstice, Indigenous Peoples Day is a day of dancing, singing, sharing, and celebrating!
A Day With Yayah by NIcola I. Campbell
This book is a great read for all ages.
Would you like a copy of this book? Email Janine at jchartrand@sd69.bc.ca
#215 Pledge
May 28 is the second anniversary of the announcement about the unmarked graves of students from the Kamloops residential school. For many, the findings were not a surprise, but rather a reminder. For others, this information acted as a catalyst for learning more.
Committed to taking action in ReconciliACTION? Take the pledge!
Happy Friends/ 'Iiyus Siiye'yu: Songs in Hul'q'umi'num' & English
Happy Friends/ 'Iiyus Siiye'yu: Songs in Hul'q'umi'num' & English is on a free online resource for families and teachers.
Created in partnership with Cowichan elders and language advisors, this resource is a fun and energetic way to engage learners in language. With 35 songs, numerous videos, and additional curriculum resources, this resource can be shared in any classroom.
Ms. Barclay’s 4/5 class at Errington Secondary School have been working on Arpillera art. Students were invited to design and create their own piece inspired by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. One grade 4 student said that "the orange heart should replace the maple leaf on the Canadian flag to represent that every child matters".
Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece with us, Ms. Barclay and Ms. Marshall!