Aboriginal Education

Combined York University/TDSB High School Credit Course Semester 2, 2013

Aboriginal People, Identity and Education (York University Credit) and Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada (NDA3M) or Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context (NDW4M)
 
Important facts: 
  • You can earn a secondary credit in grade 11 or 12 Native Studies and a York university credit during Semester 2 night school.
  • Classes are on Wednesday from February 6 to May 29th, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • Go to your home school Guidance Counsellor between December 3, 2012 and January 25, 2013 for a Continuing Education night school registration form.
  • Complete and submit the night school registration form and this Expression of Interest form to your Guidance Counsellor in advance of the deadline. Your Guidance Counsellor will have to submit your forms by January 25th. Late registrations can’t be accepted.
  • Priority will be given to Aboriginal students. There are a limited number of spots.
  • A full tuition bursary is available for Aboriginal students.
  • TTC tokens, books, all other materials and a light supper will be provided.

    •  An information session will be held on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 from 5:00 to 7 p.m. at the Aboriginal Education Centre, 90 Croatia Street, Toronto, On (Dufferin and Bloor)

    To register, click here.  

    A Co-operative Education opportunity for students with an interest in Aboriginal perspectives, and a passion for the Arts

    Across Experiences aims to build cross-cultural understanding with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students through storytelling, theatre, dance, and new media. Aboriginal perspectives will be woven into all options of the program. Students will be mentored and supported by Aboriginal Elders and artists, as they draw upon their diverse backgrounds to tell their stories through drama, dance and or film and media arts. Priority consideration will be given to Aboriginal students interested in developing and sharing their creativity. The program culminates with a tour of Gr. 7/8 schools and a Gala Showcase Performance at a professional theatre.
     
    Dates: Feb 19 - June 11, 2013 (dates approximate)
    Full Day: 9:00 am – 3:45 pm; Half Day: 9:00 am – 11:45 am or 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm

    Location: Brockton, 90 Croatia Street (Dufferin and Bloor)

    To register, click here. 

    The Aboriginal Education Centre

    In alignment with the TDSB’s Vision of Hope, the Aboriginal Education Centre is pleased to offer a variety of services with the goal of closing the opportunity gap for Aboriginal students. This mandate is approached by infusing Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum for all students as well as by providing direct wrap-around supports to enhance the overall achievement of First Nation, Métis and Inuit students throughout the TDSB. Staff at the Aboriginal Education Centre include an itinerant Student Success Teacher, Child and Youth Counsellors, an Instructional Leader, Community Liaison Workers and a Tutor/Mentorship Program Facilitator who collectively offer a wide range of services not limited to:

    • Family advocacy and connection to community resources;
    • One-on-one and group itinerant support;
    • Professional development and support for school staff;
    • Tutoring and mentorship;
    • Referrals and student networking within the Aboriginal community.

    For further information, please call 416-393-9600, or download the attached referral form.

    Please see the Aboriginal Education Brochure.

    Academic Workspace - Aboriginal Education (Authenticated)

    Aboriginal Education Library

    The Aboriginal Education Centre provides aboriginal resources to TDSB staff and students. It has over 800 books, sound recordings and videos. Contact: Kitty Sill at 416-393-9600, Kitty.Sill@tdsb.on.ca 90 Croatia St., Toronto, M6H 1K9

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    Decolonizing Our Schools (5282K 1/11/2011)

    Decolonizing Our Schools
    Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board
     
    A Report on the
    Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project
     
    By: Dr. Susan D. Dion
    With: Krista Johnston & Dr. Carla Rice
     
    The authors’ rights re this report are protected with a Creative Commons license that allows users to quote from, link to, copy, transmit and distribute for non-commercial purposes, provided they attribute it to the authors and to the report. The license does not allow users to alter, transform, or build upon the report. More details about this Creative Commons license can be viewed at:
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/
     
    How to cite this document:
    Dion, Susan D.; Johnston, Krista; Rice, Carla, M (2010) Decolonizing Our Schools Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board. (Toronto)
     

    WELCOME! poster in Aboriginal Languages

     

    You can download a copy of this poster (347K 5/10/2012) .

    Please contact the Aboriginal Education Centre at (416) 393-9600 if you would like to receive a copy of this poster for your school or classroom.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Please see the teaching package for more ideas.