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The links and documents within this website contain information that may be triggering for some.
Schools are encouraged to develop a plan to support students as this information is shared in classes.
Indigenous students can be directed to connect with Heather Godin or Erin Zeleny, student and family support with the Indigenous Ed. Team. If you are experiencing crisis, you may phone the Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310. If you need emotional support, you may phone 1-844-413-6649
Students in crisis may phone 1-800-668-6868.
Professional Development
Professional Development
Click Here to register for a two-part webinar series (April 29 and May 12) to learn about the days of significance and the grassroots movements that actively call for an end to gender-based violence and to learn how to approach these conversations with colleagues and students. There is also an opportunity to learn how to run a Healing Blanket workshop with your students. BONUS: Free book to educators who complete the sessions!
Wear Red in Schools May 5
Wear Red in Schools May 5
Email laurel.macdonald-boucher@ocsb.ca if you want to buy a shirt. Shirts will be on sale while supplies last - limited sizes available.
Commemorative Events
Healing Blankets Can Be Made with Gr.10-12
Healing Blankets Can Be Made with Gr.10-12
Click Here to Register For 2025 Healing Blanket Live Stream
Below there is a recording for Grades 10-12 or Professional Development
( Trigger Warnings: Grandmother Irene shares about her experience of being a family member of a sister who was murdered)
Click Here for More Information on how to do this independently with students in your classes.
To create healing blankets with younger students, see elementary resources
Prayers
Prayers
Click here for a prayer for April 30-May 5
Thank you, Miigwetch, to Geoff Guitard for sharing.
Information about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Information about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Click here prior to facilitating activities on May 5 in your classes. This site will help you understand the timeline and the movement.
The goal of this event is to raise awareness and to make a pledge to end violence.
The goal of this event is to raise awareness and to make a pledge to end violence.
When we know better, we do better.
Let us know what action you will be taking to end violence!
Let us know what action you will be taking to end violence!
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