Truth and Reconciliation Week in Grand Erie 

“Remembering the Children” is the theme of this year’s Truth and Reconciliation week (September 26-30). To commemorate this important week, Grand Erie is offering several learning resources and events to support lessons in Indigenous knowledge, history and perspectives for all grade levels. 
 

Edith Monture Elementary School Renaming Ceremony - September 28

On Wednesday, September 28, Grand Erie is recognizing and celebrating the official renaming of Edith Monture Elementary School, formerly Ryerson Heights.
 

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day - September 30

September 30 is a day to remember, witness and honour the healing journey of residential-school survivors and their families, and to demonstrate a commitment to processes of reconciliation. Follow Grand Erie on Twitter @GEDSB to see the learning in action. 
 

Other Events, Activities and Learning Resources in Grand Erie for Truth and Reconciliation Week:

• Indigenous Student HUB 
• Woodland Cultural Centre Virtual Tours
• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation - In-person event taking place in Toronto for high school students 
• Quincy Mac Live Orange Shirt Day Performance 
• Cultural Kits - Mentor texts to support difficult conversations related to residential schools and reconciliation with appropriate content for all age levels
• Survivor Secretariat (Survivor Speakers)
• Indigenous Map of Canada - Learn about Canada’s Indigenous populations
• Blanket Exercise - An interactive lesson on the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
• Virtual Learning Workshops
• Brantford Regional Indigenous Services Centre - “Honouring our Children Social”
• Six Nations Social Services - “Family Togetherness”
• Orange Shirt Day - “Picnic Pack” Drive-Thru Giveaway

Grand Erie’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan includes Belonging as one of its collective priorities to support an equitable, inclusive and responsible environment for each learner.