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Aboriginal art show to be held today

Posted on June 10, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

Sudbury Catholic District School Board will be hosting an Aboriginal Art show today from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Board’s Catholic Education Office located at 165A D’Youville Street.

There will be an Opportunity for the media to take pictures and do interviews with successful young elementary and secondary artists who use culture and spirituality in the creation of their artwork to transmit feelings, emotions and ideas of our world and our identity. Student hand drumming and Drumming with the grandfather drum will occur throughout the evening as well.

School Boards Share Best Practices in Aboriginal Education

Posted on April 22, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

Native Studies and Native Second Language Teachers from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and the Wikwemikong Board of Education met at the Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve to share best practices in Aboriginal Education.

Sudbury staff were treated to a tour of the Wikwemikong Heritage Organization, Wasse Aubin School, secondary school and Junior school Wikwemikong. All participating teachers shared stories of student success, obstacles in delivering curriculum and ways to support Aboriginal youth in accomplishing their educational goals.

St. Charles College Native Studies Students Get First Hand Glimpse of Careers in Medicine

Posted on April 22, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

On April 17, the St. Charles College Grade 12 Native Studies class spent the day at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
The Northern School of Medicine incorporates traditional Aboriginal teachings in many aspects of the school and the curriculum.

It was a great opportunity for students to witness the relevance of Native Studies at this prestigious institute of higher learning. The students participated in hands-on activities and got a glimpse into the possibly of a career in medicine. Sudbury Catholic Schools is committed to improving educational outcomes among Aboriginal students through a holistic, community-based approach to learning.

Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario hosts Symposium on Aboriginal Education

Posted on March 17, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario in partnership with the Ministry of Education presents “Honouring the Spirit: Equity in Education . . . A Symposium on Aboriginal Education for Catholic School and System Leaders.” This exciting event will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Science North’s, Inco Cavern.

The symposium will feature special keynote speakers Susan Aglukark, (OC, Aboriginal Recording Artist), and Kathleen Wynne, (Minister of Education), along with George Couchie, (Community Outreach, OPP), and a Student Panel. The day’s events will conclude with an Aboriginal Liturgical Celebration.

For further information please contact, Patty Orecchio, Program Director at The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario 416-483-1556 Ext. 29 or 1-888-621-9190.

St. Mary Catholic School Celebrates Aboriginal Literacy Day

Posted on March 4, 2009August 23, 2018 by admin

St. Mary Catholic School recognizes the importance of cultural connections with respect to students and the promotion of literacy. With that in mind the school hosted a unique “Aboriginal Literacy Day” linking Aboriginal cultural activities to relevant literacy programming.

Special guests invited to the school to share in the excitement of Aboriginal Literacy Day included Sudbury Catholic Schools Trustees, Barry MacDonald and Estelle Scappatura, Chief Ted Roque from the Wahnapitae First Nation, Connie Ubriaco – Sudbury Catholic Schools Technology Integration Mentor Support Teacher, Will Morin, Aboriginal Storyteller, and Verna Hardwick, Sudbury Catholic Schools, Native Studies Teacher.

St. Mary Catholic School would like to thank everyone who helped plan and participate in this special event. Special thanks to Dawn Wemigwans, Sudbury Catholic Schools, Aboriginal Lead, and to Mrs. Tammie Meeks – from Bannock to Dream Catchers.

Miigwech!