Educating Our Educators Guide for Staff - Algoma District School ...

AcknowledgementsWe are very pleased to provide our schools, teachers and support staff with this updated/revised resource. Weappreciate the input and feedback from Algoma District School Board’s Aboriginal Focus Group which includes:principals, teachers, support staff and Aboriginal partners. Working together every effort has been made to ensureaccuracy, currency and reliability of the content of this guide. We hope this guide will serve you well, by providingbackground information to staff and administrators on Aboriginal heritage and traditions, cultural teachings, celebrations,treaties, terminology, best practices and community linkages to Aboriginal community agencies. This is a resourcethat acknowledges, celebrates, and appreciates the Aboriginal people of Canada. It is imperative that aseducators we provide every opportunity for our students to learn about Canada’s Aboriginal peoples’ culture,traditions and diversity. The focus on educating our Aboriginal students brings to light the needs of all of ourstudents as well as ensuring that Aboriginal culture and resources are available to all within our schools.MiigwetchKime Collver, Superintendent of Education - March 2011ADSB Aboriginal LogoThe Algoma District School Board’s logo was originally designed by Collin Day, studentat W. C. Eaket Secondary School in Blind River. Teacher Muriel Elliott from W. C. Eaket made revisions. The logorepresents the partnership ADSB has with our Aboriginal partners. The tepee represents the letter “A” in the ADSBand the turtle represents the “D” in the ADSB logo. The sticks coming from the tepee represent the peace sign.Turtle Island shows the colours of the Aboriginal people. The Metis sash ties the culture together and our Inuitcommunity is represented by the inukshuk. The sun represents new beginnings.The nature of the information contained in this document lends itself to annual revision and updating. New ways to more clearlyconvey Aboriginal people’s information and issues to staff will arise and at that time may be presented to Kime Collver,Superintendent of Education in writing for consideration. The most current edition of this guide can be found on our website athttp://www.adsb.on.ca/content/aboriginal_initiatives/Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Aboriginal StudentsRevised March 20115