Educating Our Educators (March 2011) - Algoma District School Board

ADSB has the privilege to meet and work with our Aboriginal partners. This committee meets four timesthroughout the school year. This committee has representation from: North Shore Tribal Council, SerpentRiver First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, IndianFriendship Centre, Metis Nation of Ontario, Algoma University, and Huron Superior Catholic District SchoolBoard.Aboriginal student success is the reason for the committee. The conversations, discussions, resources anddirection concerning education for our Aboriginal students.The committee meets four times throughout the school year. We truly appreciate the dedication,commitment and guidance that this committee provides.Ted Nolan Leadership CampThe Ted Nolan Foundation in partnership with Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation has formed the AboriginalYouth Leadership Camp at Onondaga Farms. For the past two years First Nation students from the Algomadistrict have been a part of this exciting adventure. All expenses including transportation, accommodationsand meals were covered for students. This opportunity is for students between the ages of 12 to 14 yearsold. The Ted Nolan Foundation selects the applicants that are referred by our schools. ADSB worksclosely with Ted and Sandra Nolan to provide this opportunity for our First Nation students. We appreciatethis great partnership – Miigweetch.Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Aboriginal StudentsRevised March 201184