Schools across the Upper Canada District School Board are recognizing National Indigenous History Month.
UCDSB officials say Indigenous education is embedded in learning throughout the entire school year including in authentic experiences, partnerships, and resources.
They say students and staff are encouraged to deepen their understanding, reflect, and build relationships grounded in reconciliation.
Other hands-on learning offered to schools include the Indigenous Leadership program for self-identified Indigenous students and allies that provides leadership and learning experiences from cultural advisors, for-credit classes in subjects such as Mohawk Language and Lacrosse.
There is also a three-day cultural camp experience at Thompson Island that connects land-based learning with traditional Indigenous experiences and science.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21.
