For Teachers - December - Sq'ad'adang : UCDSB Indigenous Poster Project for Teaching & Learning - LibGuides at Upper Canada Virtual Library

Resources & Events for Teachers

For the Algonquin, December brings the "Little Spirit Moon" or "Blue Moon".

In December, the Mohawk peoples have a ceremony called "The End of Seasons" Ceremony.

December 10 - Human Rights Day

December - iLead (Secondary students) in-person events:

December 16 – North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville

December 17 – DEV Hotel & Conference Centre, Cornwall

Check with your iLead Teacher, Principal or Kelty Grant for more details

Elementary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

UCDSB Suggested Cultural Advisors 2025-26
Braiding Sweetgrass for Educators Course (4 x 75min)
Join us for these engaging and insightful online sessions which will unpack the essential elements of Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults.
These will be facilitated by award-winning and best-selling Indigenous author, Monique Gray Smith, who adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Times Best Selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for a new generation of readers.
Robin Wall Kimmerer will join us for the first session of this course!
From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books
A curated list of 100 Indigenous Picture Books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors and illustrators compiled by Ibby Canada http://www.ibby-canada.org.
From Sea to Sea to Sea Educator Resource
This resource guide includes an introduction to the collection, contemporary stories, cultural and traditional stories, resources to teach about the residential school system. Guide includes discussion questions and activities.

Métis Christmas Jigs!

Winter Solstice - December 21

Secondary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

UCDSB Suggested Cultural Advisors 2025-26
Braiding Sweetgrass for Educators Course (4 x 75min)
Join us for these engaging and insightful online sessions which will unpack the essential elements of Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults.
These will be facilitated by award-winning and best-selling Indigenous author, Monique Gray Smith, who adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Times Best Selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for a new generation of readers.
Robin Wall Kimmerer will join us for the first session of this course!