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On April 24, Indigenous students in Grades 6-12 across Durham Catholic District School Board joined together for a fun filled day at Claremont Nature Centre in Pickering. This day is one of the outings offered to members of the Indigenous Student Circle (ISC). Students took part in a series of outdoor activities that were led by the amazing team at Claremont Nature Centre with some help from DCDSB Indigenous Graduation Coaches and Indigenous Education Team.
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DCDSB Indigenous Education in partnership with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) hosted a project for students to experience learning on the land, cooking Indigenous dishes and exploring skilled trades.
Grade 10 students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School had the opportunity to work with Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Beedahbin Peltier and Indigenous chef, Keri-Ann Peacock. Beedhabin shared land learning of plants and the gift...
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Mme D’Lima and Mme Lafontaine-Lisi’s classes at St. James Catholic School, along with the Grade 6 to 8 French Immersion classes at St. Patrick Catholic School, enjoyed a special visit from author and storyteller Robert Cutting. Students were captivated by his engaging stories, hearing about his Haudenosaunee ancestry and the significance of Treaties. Many were inspired to read his books in French after hearing him speak, while others eagerly asked when he might return.
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Students at St. Patrick Catholic School and St. James Catholic School participated in acts of reciprocity.
At St. Patrick Catholic School, Mme Miller, Mme Shimko and Mme Anderson’s classes participated in an act of reciprocity to Ben Marshall for his land walk. Ben Marshall, a DCDSB Indigenous Graduation Coach, guided students along the land near their school to teach them about the local ecosystem, environment, and relationships with the land. Students...
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, 
The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (DCPIC) is a parent-led advisory committee working within the Durham Catholic District School Board. The committee is conducting a parent/guardian survey  that will assist in setting the committee’s direction for the 2025-2026 school year.
We want to hear from you! 
We welcome input from parents, guardians and caregivers. The survey consists of seven...
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