Friday, June 21, 2024
To our Families and Community Partners,
All Near North District School Board (NNDSB) schools are located on the traditional territories of the Anishinabek. Indigenous Peoples have lived on and honoured Turtle Island for thousands of years. We are grateful to have settled and have made our homes in this beautiful territory.
For generations, many Indigenous communities have celebrated their culture at the summer solstice – the longest day of the year. Today we celebrate, too, during National Indigenous Peoples Day.
We hope that you take the opportunity on this day to reflect on the rich cultures and heritages of Indigenous Peoples not just in this area, but across the country that is known as Canada. First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples have distinct cultures, languages, practices, and spiritual beliefs, but they share a connection to the land that they have stewarded and protected since time immemorial.
The board thanks Indigenous Peoples for their wisdom and guidance. We wish Indigenous students and staff a wonderful day of celebration.
We urge everyone to take time to celebrate and learn more about the First Peoples of this land.
Sincerely,
Craig Myles,
Director of Education
