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Honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week September 25 to 30, 2023. Actions of ReconciliACTION. Take action. Indigenous language classes. Indigenous learning spaces. Actions of ReconciliACTION. Teach others. District School Board Ontario North East.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day recognizes the ongoing and continuing impacts of the residential school system in Canada. It honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.

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Truth and Reconciliation Week

Students are empowered to take action toward reconciliation by learning and exploring the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools.

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Professional Activity Day

We are pleased to share details of our upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Day with you.

DSB1 staff will engage in professional learning on Friday, September 29, 2023.

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Students Complete a Vehicle Wrap Project

Students at Timiskaming District Secondary School complete a vehicle wrap project for a snowmobile in their Communications Technology Specialist High Skills Major program.

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Rowan's Law Day

The last Wednesday in September is Rowan's Law Day.

In 2018, Rowan's Law came into effect in Ontario in honour of Rowan Stringer, who passed away as the result of multiple concussions.

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$Honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week September 25 to 30, 2023. Actions of ReconciliACTION Learn. Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek Vice-President Equity, People and Culture at York University. Kristin Murray Councillor for Timmins. Jamal Gagnon 2020-2021 Indigenous Student Trustee for DSB1. Lisa Smith Advisor to the President of the Native Women\'s Association of Canada (NWAC). Actions of ReconciliACTION Understand. DSB1 student artwork designed by Ci-Bee.$

Truth and Reconciliation Week

At DSB1, we acknowledge the importance of listening to and learning from the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis as an action of ReconciliACTION.

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Fall Equinox

On September 23, we recognize the significance of the Fall Equinox and the change of season for Indigenous Peoples. This new phase of the year is an important, ceremonial time and an opportunity to celebrate connection with Earth.

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Franco-Ontarian Day

On Franco-Ontarian Day, we reflect on the significance of the Francophone culture, history, and presence in all our communities. In DSB1, we proudly support student learning in French and offer French programming at each of our schools.

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Yom Kippur

Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur an easy and meaningful fast.

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week

We join our communities in honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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