York Region District School Board is committed to:
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Providing supports to ensure that all students of First Nations, Métis and Inuit ancestry have opportunities to be successful.
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Increasing accurate understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, histories and contemporary perspectives.
Core Beliefs
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We believe that all students can be successful.
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We believe that by honouring the rich histories, languages and cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, we will foster safe and inclusive learning environments for all.
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We believe that by meeting our First Nations, Métis and Inuit students’ spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs, and by affirming pride in cultural identity, all students will reach their full potential.
View Board Policy and Procedure #601.0, Supports for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students.
Land Acknowledgement
Student Self-Identification
Meet Ashton Wood and Chelbylynn Milton. Ashton was YRDSB's first Indigenous Student, and Chelbylynn will be moving into the role for the 2021-2022 school year.
