Join in the celebration of a variety of First Nation, Inuit and Métis storytellers across several mediums and disciplines.

This event also celebrates the opening of “World-builders, shapeshifters,” a group exhibition featuring works by Alex Jacobs-Blum, Kat Brown Akootchook, Kay Nadjiwon, Natalie King, Nishina Shapwaykeesic-Loft, and Sheri Osden Nault. 

• Date: Friday, November 24, 2023
• Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Location: Robert McLaughlin Gallery (72 Queen Street, Oshawa, Ontario) 

Click here for more information.

The group exhibition runs until April 7, 2024 and can be viewed at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

Guided by Indigenous students, the STEM Youth Clubs are grounded in Indigenous land-based learning, demonstrating the intersections between Indigenous knowledge, STEM, and engineering design to Indigenous youth.

There are upcoming dates for students in Grades 9 - 12:

• Dates: Saturday, November 25 and Saturday, December 2, 2023
• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Ontario Tech University

Click here to register.

In honour of UN International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Ontario Native Women's Association is hosting an evening featuring readings from both emerging and established poets, as well as live musical performances to raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women.

This virtual event will feature Susan Aglukark, Al Hunter, Jana-Rae Yerxa, Cher Obediah, Sara Kae, and more!

• Date: Saturday, November 25
• Time: 7:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

Support Indigenous artisans this holiday season at the Hiawatha First Nation Christmas Craft Sale.

• Dates: Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26
• Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Location: The Gathering Place (431 Hiawatha Line, Hiawatha, Ontario)

Click here for information.

Support Indigenous Artists and their small businesses. Authentic, unique gifts crafted by Indigenous Artisans.

• Date: Saturday, December 2
• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Durham Community Health Centre (115 Grassmere Ave, Oshawa, Ontario)

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Join Elder Shirley Teaching for her teaching about Christmas. This session will be virtual via Zoom.

• Date: Tuesday, December 5
• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Click here to reserve your spot.

Learn about the history of Residential Schools in Canada.

This virtual session will follow a guide as they give a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School. During the video, the guide will narrate the 140 year history of the institution.

Viewers will get to see the different rooms in the school, from the girls’ and boys’ dormitories, the cafeteria, laundry room, and other rooms throughout the building, as well as hear interviews with five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute.

• Date: Thursday, December 7
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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Learn how to bead during this free workshop led by Janet Dugan.

Participants will have the option of selecting a beading kit featuring a variety of themes (e.g., Orange Shirt Day, Red Dress Day, etc.).

• Date: Sunday, December 10
• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Click here to reserve your spot.

Hosted by Durham Community Health Centre and open to all!

See art, culture, news stories, and politics through an Indigenous lens.

• Dates: Every Tuesday
• Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Click here for the Zoom link to join.

Hosted by Durham Community Health Centre, Indigenous Family Night is open to First Nation, Inuit, Métis Peoples, and their families.

Join to share food, Indigenous knowledge, culture, and experiences, with programs for all ages, 0-6, 7-12, 13-17, and 18+. 

• Dates: Wednesdays until June 12, 2024
• Time: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Durham Community Health Centre (115 Grassmere Ave. Oshawa, Ontario)

Click here for more information.

Are you an Indigenous learner looking to obtain your Early Childhood Education Diploma? 

Spaces for Indigenous learners have been reserved in Mothercraft’s accelerated, intensive 12-month ECE Diploma Programs starting on Monday, December 18, 2023 (Online program).

Tuition is free and spots are still available.

For more information:

• Call 416-483-0511
• Email admissions@mothercraft.org 

Indspire’s Rivers to Success program is offering free, personalized online tutoring for Indigenous students in Grades 11 and 12.

This program is designed to help students overcome obstacles, build confidence, and reach the next stage in their educational journey.

Choose from a wide variety of tutors in math, science, English, or any other subject.

Click here to access the Tutoring Program Application.

Did you know DCDSB has Elementary and Secondary Indigenous Student Circles (ISC)?

Created to give Indigenous students in Grades 6 to 12 the opportunity to share their voice and culture, while meeting with other students from across the board, the ISC's also help members share and extend their learning.

Click here for additional information about the ISC's and how to join.

Families and students are reminded that a variety of Indigenous Education information, resources and supports can be found on the Board's website, under "Programs" and then "Indigenous Education."

Click here to view the Indigenous Education page.