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Indigenous Education

DSB1 is proud to offer meaningful educational opportunities to all students, including culturally-appropriate curriculum and Indigenous Language courses. 
 

Self-Identification for Indigenous Students

What is Indigenous Self-Identification?

A process that provides an opportunity for those of Indigenous ancestry – First Nations, Inuit, or Métis, to voluntarily identify themselves to District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1). DSB1 identifies Indigenous Education as a priority and is committed to actions to better serve students, families and communities who identify as First Nation, Inuit, and Métis.

Self-Identification Form

The Indigenous Self-Identification form is voluntary and confidential. Families or students over the age of 18 can self-identify at any point of the school year.  Please contact the school to complete the form. 

Benefits of Self-Identification

  • Working to meet the learning and cultural needs of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students. 
  • Increases participation of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Families, Nations, and organizations in working to support academic success of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students
  • Improves awareness among students, staff, and families about First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples 
  • Provides better access for students to information about post-secondary pathways (workplace, apprenticeships, college, university, or community living, and funding support

 

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