In October, Grade 5 students across the 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) gathered at Country Heritage Park in Milton for a series of experiential learning activities designed to increase student awareness and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being.
After a successful pilot project in June involving 750 Grade 5 students, the HCDSB Pathways Team expanded its plan for enhancing Indigenous Education practices to include all HCDSB Grade 5 classes. The event ran for two weeks in October and included Halton Hills, Oakville and Burlington Grade 5 students.
Throughout each day, students moved through a series of learning centres that included traditional and modern lacrosse games, food sovereignty, storytelling, traditional food practices and celebrations. Students were encouraged to share aspects of their learning with family and friends and to utilize their learning to make curriculum connections as the school year progresses.
In June 2023, after students gather for the final event, approximately 2300 HCDSB students will have participated in these Indigenous education activities!
Thank you, Migwetch and Niaweh, to our Indigenous leaders, Grade 5 staff and students, and our Pathways Team for making this such a successful experience!
