Powley Day marks the most important Métis Rights recognition since the days of Louis Riel. It is celebrated every September 19 to acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions of the Powley family and the landmark decision in R. v. Powley [September 19, 2003]. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) led the defense throughout the various levels of […]
What does it mean to involve all stakeholders in your board’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action? At the KPDSB, it means inviting all employees to participate in a board-wide book study, offering an opportunity to learn, reflect and consider their own understanding of reconciliation. Readers had two unique opportunities to meet […]
Treaties Recognition Week is an opportunity for all Ontarians to gain a better understanding of treaties and treaty relationships, and how they have shaped the province. Treaties have played an integral part in the history and heritage of Ontario. Treaties Recognition Week 2019 (November 4-8) began with an Opening Ceremony at Sioux North High School […]
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. It’s a national movement to recognize our shared history, and to honour those whose lives were forever changed in the spirit of hope and reconciliation for generations of children to come. Every child matters. […]
The Downie Wenjack Fund Legacy School program is an opportunity for classrooms/schools to lead the movement in awareness of the history and impact of the Residential School System on Indigenous Peoples. Legacy Schools are provided a Secret Path Toolkit and educational support resources to engage students, staff and school communities as a catalyst for reconciliation […]
NWHU and KPDSB – Making Healthy Food Accessible Together We know that healthy food helps students learn and reach their full potential at school. Education matters—there is a link between levels of education (years of schooling or the number of degrees obtained) and health. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) and KPDSB have a shared goal […]
Project Sunset is an opportunity for students to take part in a program that encourages a community-centred approach aimed at building youth resiliency. Led by local law enforcement, including Dryden Police, Treaty Three Police Service, and OPP Detachments in Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances, the program works with community partners to build positive relationships […]
2019 has been a year of continued growth in our French as a Second Language (FSL) programs. In addition to our Core French programs, KPDSB offers French Immersion programs at Valleyview Public School in Kenora, and at New Prospect Public School and Dryden High School in Dryden. At Beaver Brae Secondary School in Kenora, Extended […]
The KPDSB Graduation Coach approach continues to be a leading model for improving academic achievement and well being for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students. Our Graduation Coaches and Student Support Navigators work collaboratively to support our learners and their families with a goal of seeing each student through to graduation. Our school based support: […]
Keewatin Public School (Kenora) Keewatin Public School in Kenora is proud to be delivering quality outdoor and environmental education based on Forest and Nature School ideology and pedagogy. Forest School is an educational approach that started in Scandinavia and has been around for 50+ years. Children foster their curiosity and develop great ideas in an […]
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