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

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 - June

For the Algonquin, the moon for June is, "Strawberry Moon".
Strawberries are also important to the Mohawk peoples. The Strawberry Ceremony comes Middle of June and lasts 1 day

13 Moons Resource - GoodMinds

Learn more about our

Indigenous Leadership Program

Elementary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

Please ask your LCI to find out how.

Strawberry Moon & Ceremony

Strawberry Moon Outdoor Activities for Kids
A Strawberry moon is the full moon of the month of June. It got its name from Algonquin tribes who knew it as a sign to harvest ripening fruit and indeed, June is peak time to gather strawberries/ ** Check out the educational Free Unit Studies series - theme Strawberries

National Indigenous History Month and

Indigenous People's Day - June 21

Interactive Games for Indigenous History Month! In English & French
A selection of virtual board games created in French and English versions, for Primary, Junior and Intermediate/Secondary by educator at the Lambton-Kent, Greater Essex and Dufferin Peel District School Boards
K-6 Rich Read Alouds for National Indigenous History Month
A calendar full book suggestions, linked to activities and discussion questions.
Spirit of the Drum Powwow

Powwow eBooks on Sora
Use your School login to access our online collection of eBooks and audio books.
To find your school go to: Eastern Ontario Public Schools, then Upper Canada District School Board
Education Days - Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival 2024
Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada - June 21 - Learning and Activity GUide
Métis Dot Art Activity
Métis Infinity Flag pin - Activity

4Canoes Indigenous Voices eBooks

Indigenous Books & Resources

Check out this book and more on 4Canoes!

Our Water Connection - Canadian Geographic Education
Indigenous teachings on how water shapes our lives, sustains us, and why we need to protect it.

Secondary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

Please ask your LCI to find out how.

Strawberry Moon & Ceremony

Strawberry Teachings -- VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

National Indigenous History Month and

Indigenous People's Day - June 21

Interactive Games for Indigenous History Month! In English & French
A selection of virtual board games created in French and English versions, for Primary, Junior and Intermediate/Secondary by educator at the Lambton-Kent, Greater Essex and Dufferin Peel District School Boards
K-6 Rich Read Alouds for National Indigenous History Month
A calendar full book suggestions, linked to activities and discussion questions.
Spirit of the Drum Powwow

Powwow eBooks on Sora
Use your School login to access our online collection of eBooks and audio books.
To find your school go to: Eastern Ontario Public Schools, then Upper Canada District School Board
Education Days - Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival 2024
Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada - June 21 - Learning and Activity GUide
Métis Dot Art Activity
Métis Infinity Flag pin - Activity

4Canoes Indigenous Voices eBooks

Indigenous Books & Resources

Check out this book and more on 4Canoes!

Our Water Connection - Canadian Geographic Education
Indigenous teachings on how water shapes our lives, sustains us, and why we need to protect it.

Follow UCDSB Indigenous Ed on Social Media

Indigenous organizations and groups to support and get familiar with.