Indigenous Education

Phone: 905-890-1221
Toll Free: 1-800-387-9501
Fax: 905-890-7610

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1. produce high levels of student achievement
2. reduce gaps in student achievement
3. produce high levels of public confidence

In order to support the framework as well as Dufferin-Peel's Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle, the board has implemented the following:

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The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is providing an opportunity for students to self-identify their First Nation, M茅tis and/or Inuit ancestry in a voluntary and confidential manner. This program will allow the Board to provide expanded supports to First Nation, Inuit and M茅tis students. To learn more and to register CLICK HERE鈥�.

Indigenous Education Council

Dufferin-Peel has an Indigenous Education Council (IEC) that meets on a regular basis to offer parent and community input on the Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education, in addition to providing an advocacy role for parents and the community. For more information about the council or to become a member of the council please CLICK HERE.

Wiimbaamitigoogshiing Program

Dufferin-Peel is proud to offer an innovative land-based leadership program centered around Indigenous Knowledge systems. This program provides students with the opportunity to learn alongside Indigenous Elders and cultural teachers while being out on the land learning through an interdisciplinary model. To learn more about this program CLICK HERE.

First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples - AQ Courses

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Anishinabek News - Lessons from Beyond Project aims to break barriers (January 3, 2020)

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