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

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

Haida Longhouse

Cultural Moon Teachings & Calendar Events - April

For many Algonquin peoples, the moon for April is "Sucker Moon" or "Budding Moon".
For Mohawk peoples, the
 Thunder Dance happens the first week in April to welcome back the thunderers.

 

13 Moons Resource - GoodMinds

 

April 9, 2025 - International Day of Pink - 35th Anniversary of the word Two-Spirit

April 14 - Daniels Day - Métis 

April 22 - Earth Day

Ask Us/Demande Moi

Elementary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet? 

 Please ask your LCI to find out how.

Medicine of Stories Workshops, 

100 prepaid spots available for UCDSB Staff. 

Email Margaret.Mannseichner@ucdsb.on.ca 

for the UCDSB's special registration link.

These sessions will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to embrace the transformative power of storytelling in your work and life.  Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your spot for the remaining 2 sessions today!

Sucker Moon - or Budding Moon

"The fourth moon of Creation is Sucker Moon, when sucker goes to the Spirit World in order to receive cleansing techniques for this world. When it returns to this realm, it purifies a path for the Spirits and cleanses all our water beings. During this time we can learn to become healed healers."

 

13 MOONS – Teacher’s Guide 10

For the ON-Core video below, please check your VLC password sheet or check with an LCI for login information.

Rivers: Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show

up close of a bubbling river, the water, rocks and vegetation.       arrow pointing down to the video link below.

Secondary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet? 

 Please ask your LCI to find out how.

Medicine of Stories Workshops, 

100 prepaid spots available for UCDSB Staff. 

Email Margaret.Mannseichner@ucdsb.on.ca 

for the UCDSB's special registration link.

These sessions will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to embrace the transformative power of storytelling in your work and life.  Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your spot for the remaining 2 sessions today!

Sucker Moon - or Budding Moon

April 9, 2025 - International Day of Pink

35th Anniversary of the word Two-Spirit

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