#CampMigizi was so fortunate to have so much help from Indigenous youth and families throughout our 3 weeks! Mr. Gillies Dr. Clara Howitt Gabriela Andrei GECDSB PR Miss Pizzo Ms Kayla Franco Laura Bates Shelby Clark OjibwayNatureCentre Tina DeCastro Kim McKinley Vicki Houston

At #campmigizi we made friendships that will be cherished forever 💛 Zozep Tina DeCastro GECDSB PR Dr. Clara Howitt OjibwayNatureCentre #GECDSBSLP2023

#GECDSBSLP2023 The last day of #CampMigizi was so much fun. We had lots of time to reflect on an awesome 3 weeks. Also, perfect day for some bird watching! Thank you OjibwayNatureCentre for everything! GECDSB PR Tina DeCastro Zozep Dr. Clara Howitt

#CampMigizi culminating project is completed! So grateful to have been part of this camp and work along such amazing educators for the past 3 weeks! Wishing you a very restful summer! Zozep Tina DeCastro Ms Kayla Franco Shelby Clark Mr. Gillies Miss Pizzo

#CampMigizi coming to an end was bittersweet... We accomplished so much in very little time! Mr. Gillies Dr. Clara Howitt Gabriela Andrei GECDSB PR Miss Pizzo Ms Kayla Franco Laura Bates Shelby Clark OjibwayNatureCentre Tina DeCastro Vicki Houston Kim McKinley

It was so nice seeing the community together at #CampMigizi in our Celebration of Learning! Mr. Gillies Dr. Clara Howitt Gabriela Andrei GECDSB PR Miss Pizzo Ms Kayla Franco Laura Bates Shelby Clark Mrs. Haslam OjibwayNatureCentre Tina DeCastro Vicki Houston Kim McKinley

"When I like the teacher, I want to do their work. And I'll be like, 'I can learn this.'" Students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn, research shows. #HowLearningHappens

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Looking for resources and strategies for teaching historical thinking? Useful for SSHG and CWS mailchi.mp/canadashistory…

Next week is a busy week for all, but we wanted to make sure you’re aware of what we have going on at the Centre (both virtually and in-person): INFO: l8r.it/mZTi REGISTER: l8r.it/W0pq #Indigenous #TruthandReconciliation #OSD #OrangeShirtDay

Indigenous oral histories pass down knowledge through generations. Join #ResidentialSchoolSurvivors sharing their truths! Learn about #Reconciliation. Register for daily virtual lunch and learns from Sept 25-29.Register: buff.ly/44Hazwb #truthandreconciliation  #NCTR RBC

On Sept 25, Day 1 of our program, we celebrate the incredible gifts of Indigenous Peoples to the world. Share your First Nations, Inuit, or Métis hero (past or present) and why they inspire you. From politics to arts, let the comments flow! RBC  #orangeshirtday #reconciliation

#YCDSB Grade 8 teachers, did you know? These resources align with expectations found in Strand A: Literacy Connections and Applications. Listen to what teachers shared about their students’ experience when engaging with these texts:

Indigenous Peoples endured colonialism and #ResidentialSchools. Honour Survivors, learn their truths. Join daily virtual sessions Sept 25-29 and the live National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation broadcast. Register: buff.ly/44Hazwb @APTN #orangeshirtday RBC #NCTR

#Teachers, we know you like to plan ahead. Explore these 5 teaching ideas for whole school learning to help you and your Ss connect to, learn from and respond to Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story and to the hist and legacies of Residential Schools. pulse.ly/ugxmc4jvuc

Harrow P.S. commemorates Indigenous Veterans Day by creating a K-8 Learning wall! Teachers collaborated their efforts with Indigenous Instructional Coach and staff! GECDSB PR Dr. Clara Howitt Todd Awender Sean Kutzler Vicki Houston Harrow Public School Trustee Julia Burgess Tina DeCastro

Our Earth Day paint session with Moses Lunham Ms Awender ForestGladeGators Tina DeCastro

Many of our Griffins participated in #EarthDay2024 painting with Moses Lunham, learning through storytelling and art. Tina DeCastro

Thank you Moses Lunham for your Earth Day Paint Project! 2/3T enjoyed your talent and expertise and walking us through a painting of all that our Earth provides. 🌎 Glenwood Griffins Tina DeCastro IB PYP #balanced

Day 3 of #NationalIndigenousPeoplesMonth Did you know that Alvin Fiddler has been tirelessly advocating 4 justice 4 over 30 years of his life serving communities within Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Learn more abt Alvin Fiddler & other incredible Indigenous leaders: docs.google.com/presentation/d…