Part 2 of Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer & Other Queer Indigenous Identities challenges learners to reflect on classroom practices and engage 2S & Indigiqueer artists in the classroom.. this session also included zine making to demonstrate learning - a beautiful day of unlearning

Beautiful learning from Biidaaban came together with Mapping Relationships Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute inviting community, families & collaborating with Glenview Sr PS & John Ross Robertson JPS. Chi Miigwech Elder Dr Duke Redbird for your Keynote opening.

Beautiful day for Toronto District School Board educators learning on the land, and histories & contemporary connections to Indigenous Peoples The Canadian Canoe Museum & PetroglyphsPP as a culmination of learning for Biidaaban: Leadership in Indigenous Education project - miigwech for great day!

Happy June 1! As National Indigenous History Month and Pride month starting join us in celebrating Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Pride.

June is National Indigenous History Month. Celebrate & learn from the diverse stories, histories & contemporary realities of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Toronto District School Board check MyPath to see events.

Elder Dr Duke Redbird launches Volume 3 Issue 1 OK KO OK a publication of student written & visual work in First Nations, Métis & Inuit Studies courses - a beautiful collection of work based on learning from First Nations, Métis & Inuit writers, artists, musicians, etc.

Part 3 for educators new to NBE3 started with learning about Treaty histories & relations with Ange Loft and learning from mentors. Teachers engaged in co-planning for their courses next school year - a busy day of meaningful learning

K-12 Indigenous Languages Coach Joey Belleau engages Anishinaabemowin teachers in an exciting day of learning on meaningfully using technology in the language classroom & planning for upcoming student learning - a very energizing day

As part of National Indigenous History Month Kanien'kehá:ka multi-disciplinary artist Ange Loft led an interactive virtual workshop for over 500 students & teachers on the development of treaties to Tkaronto see talkingtreaties.ca to continue learning

Great way to start the week! Miiigwech David A. Robertson for your generosity in sharing stories & new book covers for your Moses Saga Series -we appreciate you being part of UIEC_TDSB Toronto District School Board National Indigenous History Month

Celebrating Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer Pride at Part 3: Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer & Queer Indigenous identities & realities. So grateful that Theo Jean Cuthand 🪶🐻 shares his stories & creative process! Our learning culminated with the co-creation of the zine All Our Queerlations: Volume 2

Alyssa & Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk share Métis stories, realities, songs and fiddle to over 750 students & staff Toronto District School Board as part of UIEC_TDSB National Indigenous History Month celebrations - was an engaging performance and opportunity for learning.

@GooMindsBooks has a vast catalogue of texts by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors, artists, poets, thinkers - perfect for personal, classroom and school libraries

Great example of inquiry and learning leadership in Indigenous Education as part of Biidaaban project - after identifying & responding to truths - reflecting and identifying further truths

Engaging art works by students in Toronto District School Board Arts Co-Op program! Students learned alongside Indigenous artists connected to the theme of Belonging! Miiigwech @tdsb_arts for beautiful collaboration. Maarsii to teacher Joanna Seydoux for learning & creating alongside students

Wishing everyone summer solstice blessings and well-wishes! We welcome the light and beautiful plants! #summersolstice

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Learn more about the history here rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013… and for Toronto event see ncct.on.ca/indigenous-day…

What beautiful and intentional work in Indigenous Education Birch Cliff Heights PS as the leadership in Indigenous Education team works through a process of school transformation.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and joyful summer. Enjoy the colours, light, and warmth of summer. Artwork manitow wâpikwaniya by Christi Belcourt

Great way to enter into the 2024/25 school year with the energy and eagerness with newly contracted Toronto District School Board teachers as they engaged in learning about the work of UIEC_TDSB and connecting to TRC Calls to Action and UNDRIP!