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Sq'ad'adang : UCDSB Indigenous Poster Project for Teaching & Learning: For Teachers - December

In Haida, the word for "teach" & "learn" is the same. You cannot teach without continuing to learn. We do not distinguish between the two

Resources & Events for Teachers

Cultural Moon Teachings & Calendar Events - December

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.

13 Moons Resource - GoodMinds

December 10 - Human Rights Day

December 5th or 7th - iLead (Secondary students)

Elementary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

Please ask your LCI to find out how.

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.

Winter Solstice - December 21

A Coyote Solstice Tale by Thomas King; Gary Clement (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780888999290
Publication Date: 2009-09-01

A Coyote Solstice Tale - Thomas King - Available on SORA

Secondary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

Please ask your LCI to find out how.

Ivèr: A Winter Métis Youth Cultural Camp

February 9th -12th, 2024

The Métis Nation of Ontario is excited to be hosting the Ivèr: Winter Métis Youth Culture Camp on February 9th -12th, 2024, at Fort William, in Thunder Bay, ON. Visit website to apply for coverage to attend.

Human Rights Day - December 10

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Winter Solstice - December 21

Winter Solstice: A Time for Renewal

Teacher Resources

More teacher resources!

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Indigenous Ed Teacher Resources & Prof. Learning: Professional Learning Resources - UCDSB

First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario This link opens in a new window

Follow UCDSB Indigenous Ed on Social Media

Indigenous organizations and groups to get familiar with.