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LKDSB Commemorates Treaties Recognition Week Nov. 6-10

November 03, 2017

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The Lambton Kent District School Board commemorates Treaties Recognition Week on November 6-10, joining the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and school boards across the province in promoting education and awareness about treaties and treaty relationships.

Throughout the week, LKDSB students and staff will learn more about Ontario's treaties and enhance understanding about Indigenous issues, histories and perspectives.

"We have a diverse population of Indigenous students, leaders and staff in the LKDSB who enrich our classrooms and workplaces every day. Treaties Recognition Week is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of learning and understanding Indigenous issues, histories and perspectives in a safe and caring learning environment," said Director Jim Costello.

The LKDSB is committed to supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action as they relate to education. In addition to ongoing efforts to build capacity amongst staff, LKDSB principals recently had an opportunity to learn about Ontario's treaties during a Board-wide professional development event. Each school received a Treaty Kit, which contains resources to support educating students about treaties and raising awareness about this important aspect of Ontario's history.

As well, several elementary and secondary teachers received in-depth training to help lead their schools towards greater understanding as part of the commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Call to Action in Education.

Treaties Recognition Week also marks the official implementation of the Traditional Territorial Acknowledgement across the LKDSB, which recognizes the traditional land of the four Indigenous communities within the LKDSB's catchment area: Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Delaware Nation, Kettle & Stony Point First Nation and Walpole Island First Nation. The Traditional Territorial Acknowledgement has become an important component of the opening exercises in LKDSB schools and at Board meetings.

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For additional information contact:
Jane Bryce, Chair of the Board, 519-899-2619
Jim Costello, Director of Education, 519-336-1500, Ext 31297
Helen Lane, Superintendent of Education – Superintendent of Education – Leadership and Equity, 519-336-1500, Ext. 31263

For reference information contact:
Heather Hughes, Public Relations Officer, 519-336-1500, Ext. 31262
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