Truth & Reconciliation Resources

 Learning about the histories of Residential Schools is just the beginning. 

Please take advantage of Lakehead University's Truth and Reconcili-action events https://www.lakeheadu.ca/indigenous/events

We would like to offer some additional links to resources on our blog that you might find useful now or in the near future for your learning and teaching about Residential Schools. This is not everything, but it is a good start.

Upcoming Event:

Wednesday, September 29th, 12:30. 

Join us on Zoom to do an Orange Shirt Day activity.

Please bring a rock the size of your fist and non-toxic paint.

Host: Doe O'Brien-Teengs

Craft Facilitator: Angela Park

Topic: Orange Shirt Day Craft activity
Time: Sep 29, 2021 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Zoom meeting details (URL, Meeting Code etc) will be circulated via email.

But wait, there's more...

Student and classmate Bradley got permission from the Orange Shirt Day organization to make and sell Orange Shirt Day bracelets. The colour of the bracelet turns orange in the sun. 100% of proceeds go to the Orange Shirt Day organization    

Email: bradleymcilwain@gmail.com Etsy for bracelets: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1070086463/every-child-matters-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_2 Etsy Shop name: Roasted Poet

Student Fernanda is raising money for the Woodland Cultural Centre and the Save the Evidence Campaign. She writes "As an educator and fitness coach, this feat [of dollars for burpees] is all for a good cause which helps me and others come together to honor and propel the voices of those impacted by the Residential School System in Canada."

Every dollar raised equals one burpee!

URL: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/woodland-cultural-centre/p2p/Skahne-Tetewatane/team/jessy-at-bala-does-burpees/member/coach-fern-does-burpees-for-bucks/

The Process of Securing Placements

 Placement Procurement Process 

The goal of the Placement Team is to secure as many placements as possible for students this upcoming academic year. The Placement Team will attempt to secure a K-6 placement in your preferred board first. If this is not possible, we will explore potential alternative options within the school board. If this is also not possible, we will then explore potential alternative placement options outside of the school board. 

The Ontario College of Teachers is allowing alternative style placement days to count towards certification if traditional K-6 spots are unavailable in your area.

Types of Placements

TRADITIONAL/PAIRS

• Virtual from the classroom or from home

• Face to face (F2F) in the classroom with AT and students

• Hybrid model with some time spent teaching both virtually and F2F

ALTERNATIVE (WITHIN SCHOOL BOARD)

• SERT, Core French, Library, Planning Time, Grades 7-8 etc  

ALTERNATIVE (OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL BOARD)

• Forest schools, public libraries, tutoring centres, science programs, early year education etc 

Placements will be confirmed during the period of October 1 to November 9, 2021. 

You will receive an email from a member of the Placement Team as well as a link to access the Student Assessment Portal. Instructions for this portal will be provided at a later date.

 Please note that although extensive planning and preparation is completed by the Lakehead Placement Team, outcomes depend on the availability of hosts and the provincial health decisions as a result of the ongoing pandemic. 

Please email orplacement.educ@akeheadu.ca 

if you have any questions or concerns. 

The Placement Team attempts to respond to all emails within 1-2 business days. 

"Learn About Dyslexia" - Workshop for Students

 Gravenhurst Public Library is putting on a free workshop for Dyslexia Awareness Month that I thought your education students might find helpful, I was hoping you could pass on the following info to students: 

Learn About Dyslexia is a free virtual workshop that will take place via Zoom on Oct. 6th from 6-7pm. The workshop is designed for educators and parents to help them identify children who may have dyslexia and give them the tools they need to move forward. 

We will have an expert from The International Dyslexia Association speaking about what Dyslexia is, how to identify it, and how to support children who have it. Additionally, Gravenhurst Public Library's Child & Youth Services Librarian will be discussing resources for both teachers and parents. 

Interested attendees can email jennifer.whipp@gravenhurst.ca to register.