At the September 28, 2021 Regular Meeting, the Board of Trustees received a report on the many activities planned for Truth and Reconciliation Week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, which is September 30.

“The acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Week and the learning activities for our students provide opportunities for schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for future generations,” says Deb Crawford, Director of Education. 

“St. Clair Catholic has a history of bringing first hand-learning to communities across the system, in keeping with the Calls to Action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, as we deepen our relationships with Indigenous partners,” says Mrs. Crawford

Cortnee Goure, Indigenous Education Lead for St. Clair Catholic, took Trustees through a number of student learning activities, which are featured on the Board website.

Beginning on September 21 through October 1, the Board is hosting virtual sessions for classrooms, staff, parents, and community to engage and learn firsthand from survivors and family members of survivors of the residential school system in Canada. Classrooms are also participating in virtual sessions hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Additionally, all schools are encouraged to have a moment of silence on September 30 and to show support of Indigenous people by wearing orange.