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Indigenous students
When you identify Indigenous ancestry, we learn more about our students and develop appropriate programs that reflect First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures. Students benefit from learning about indigenous perspectives via:
- Native Studies courses;
- cultural opportunities; and
- resources and materials.
How to self-identify
We encourage First Nations, Métis and Inuit students to voluntarily self-identify their Indigenous ancestry. The following options are available to parents and students:
- New families can indicate Aboriginal ancestry on our online registration form.
- Current families can download a self-identification package which includes a letter from our Director of Education or obtain a package from the school secretary.
Complete the self-identification form on-line, then print and return to school.
Indigenous Education evening
Durham Catholic parents/guardians, secondary students and community members are invited to attend a free Indigenous Education evening with Residential Schools Survivor, Peter Yellowquill.
Peter Yellowquill will speak about his experience in Residential Schools and talk about how Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians can work together towards the path of reconciliation.
Date: Monday, November 5, 2018 
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, 1375 Harwood Ave., N., Ajax
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Guest speaker begins at 7:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/residential-school-survivor-speaks-peter-yellowquill-tickets-51341007335
Community events
The following are community programs available for Indigenous students.
October 2018
| Date | Event |
|
October |
Indigenous Awarenss Month - promotion and events across the DCDSB. |
| October 1 | Mocassin making workshop at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School |
| October 18 | Moose Hide Campaign, National gathering and day of fasting, Ottawa |
| October 19 | DCDSB's Indigenous Education Advisory Circle meeting |
| October 19 | Bannock making workshop at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School |
| October 23 | Guest speaker, Robert Cutting at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School |
| October 24 | Guest speaker, Robert Cutting at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School |
| October 29 | Guest speaker, Mary Kelly on Residential School at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School |
November 2018
| Date | Event |
| November 5 | Inuit Guest speaker, Darryl Day at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School |
| November 5 | Guest speaker, Peter Yellowquil at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School - More details to follow regarding this evening event. To register, click here. |
| November 13 | School flag raising for Loui-Riel Day at 9:30 a.m. (School to be determined) |
| November 16 | Louis-Reil Day |
| November 23 | DCDSB's Indigenous Education Advisory Circle Meeting |
December 2018
| Date | Event |
| December 12 | Cultural Woodland Centre |
Contact us
For questions or more information, call our Indigenous Education consultant at 905- 576-6150 ext. 22291.