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Sep 26, 2023

OPSBA statement for Truth and Reconciliation Week

“September 30 is often a challenging day for Indigenous staff,” said Elaine Johnston, ITC Chair. “We encourage our member boards to exemplify care for Indigenous staff by increasing support or taking the lead in activity planning and facilitation for both this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and future occurrences. This must be done through continued engagement with Indigenous staff and partners. This is one small act of caring that can make activities more meaningful.”

Sep 25, 2023

Honouring the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, schools and school boards across Ontario, including students, staff, and school communities, will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997.

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Sep 25, 2023

Local Government Week 2023 – October 16 to 20

Local Government Week (LGW) aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. Please join OPSBA, our member trustees and our education partners in raising civic awareness and promoting the role of trustees among Ontario students.

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; Lambton Kent DSB @LKDSB ·

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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation also known as Orange Shirt Day. All LKDSB flags will be lowered to half-mast to remember the survivors of residential schools, and those who never returned.

; UCDSB @UCDSB ·

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The #UCDSB is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the past and making the future better. Within the UCDSB Indigenous Education is intertwined in everyday learning. We firmly believe that #EveryChildMatters. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliationDay

; Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools ·

29 Sep 1707781974776008901

Schools across the SCDSB have been recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Week. Today, students and staff have been encouraged to wear orange to honour the thousands of survivors of residential schools. 🧡

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay

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