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Truth and Reconciliation message

September 30, 2022 By Deb

Friday, Sept. 30, 2022

To Near North District School Board families, staff, and community partners,

Today is National Truth and Reconciliation Day; it is recognized throughout the lands now known as Canada to further acknowledge the truths of our shared history. We wear orange today to commemorate the survivors and lost children of residential schools and bring further awareness to the history and legacies of the residential school system.

Indigenous traditional teachings speak loudly to our connection to each other. We are reminded by Indigenous Peoples that our collective commitment to living in the best way involves thinking seven generations into the future. We are further reminded how we can continue our path towards reconciliation every day in meaningful and authentic ways, learning in truth, together.

Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is grateful to continue to learn from Indigenous students, staff, and community. We value and are committed to our shared path to further support learning and understanding around colonization and its continuing effects on Indigenous Peoples. With reconciliation comes action.

As we mourn the children whose lives were taken, remember the survivors, and acknowledge the legacy of these schools, we renew our commitment to our role in Truth and Reconciliation.

The board supports all students, staff, and community members in learning about the truth and devastating legacy caused by residential schools. We wear our orange shirts to show our commitment to reconciliation, and trust that our schools will provide education that is relevant and meaningful to their communities.

NNDSB is committed to ensuring that the board, its schools, and staff are actively engaged in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, specifically 62 and  63.

Sincerely,

Jay Aspin                        Craig Myles
Chair of the Board        Director of Education

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Mii gwi Anishinabek wewena nkenmaaminak dependajig maa kiing.
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We value the cultures, histories and relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (North America)

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