Category: Indigenous Education

Luke 4:18 Committee’s Northern Neighbours Project a Success! 88 student gifts sent to Nunavut & Northwest Territories

12 November 202119 November 2021 General, Indigenous Education

Luke 4:18 Northern Neighbours Project: A huge thank you to the SJA community for your generous contributions! We were able to send out 88 student gifts and 3 elder gifts to four different northern schools in Northwest Territories and Nunavut! Thanks to our Luke 4:18 Committee who worked diligently organizing the gifts, decorating the envelopes, … Continue reading “Luke 4:18 Committee’s Northern Neighbours Project a Success! 88 student gifts sent to Nunavut & Northwest Territories”

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day

28 September 2021 Indigenous Education

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On September 30th, all Canadians are invited to wear an orange shirt to honour Indigenous people and to show a commitment to the idea that every child matters. It is a time for remembering — to recall Canada’s residential schools and … Continue reading “September 30th is Orange Shirt Day”

York Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day 2020

6 October 202019 January 2021 Indigenous Education

On September 30, 2020, students and staff from across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) commemorated Orange Shirt Day to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, and promote reconciliation. In recognition of this day, students and staff wore an orange shirt in honour of Phyllis (Jack) … Continue reading “York Catholic honours Orange Shirt Day 2020”