Indigenous Education

DSBN is committed to honouring the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.

A Commitment to Walking Together

Learn, Connect, Belong.

We value and respect the rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, families and individuals and believe in honouring these voices.

DSBN believes in taking action to demonstrate that the knowledge, experiences and perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities are critical to learning and growth for everyone. We strongly believe that supporting First Nation, Inuit and Métis student voices and well-being include investing in opportunities for these voices to be heard. We will commit to ongoing reconciliation by bringing the truths of history forward, enabling us to keep working towards creating positive, long-term change.

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Inclusive Education for Every Learner

DSBN Indigenous Education

DSBN’s Indigenous Education Team includes staff who work directly with students and staff who support learning across the system. Together, the team helped strengthen relationships between home and school and reduce barriers to student success.

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Our Team

Meet the DSBN Indigenous Education team – consultants, advisors and student achievement leaders supporting schools across the board.

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Indigenous Education Council

DSBN acknowledges the benefits of working in partnership with our Indigenous community.

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Community Connections

Connecting students, families, schools and community members with Indigenous communities and resources.

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Board Action Plan

Created collaboratively with Indigenous partners throughout Niagara, the BAP directs how the Indigenous Education Grant is used and highlights key priorities.

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VOLUNTARY & CONFIDENTIAL

DSBN Indigenous Student Self-Identification

It is the policy of the DSBN to provide programs and put into place measures to support all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. All First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students have the right to voluntarily self-identify so that they may receive supportive programming and instructional practices that better serve their learning needs.

Self-Identification:

  • helps provide students with culturally relevant programming and unique cultural and academic opportunities
  • helps the school system with opportunities to focus our efforts and resources and to increase awareness of the diverse needs of Indigenous families
  • provides everyone the opportunity for building relationships to increase student success and well-being
Self Identification Form