Please see exciting training opportunity; We are pleased to inform you that the Ontario Ministry of Education has provided funding to Geneva Centre for Autism to offer the Ontario Educator Online Autism Training Program to Public School Boards and First Nations communities. This training is accessible free of charge for teachers and EA’s working for First Nation communities in
Sudbury NDP MPP Jamie West is hosting a town hall Wednesday to voice opposition to expected program and staffing cuts at Laurentian University. https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/online-in-person-town-hall-set-for-wednesday-to-oppose-cuts-at-laurentian-university-1.5330490 Cyberattack stalls report cards in Huron-Perth schools March 2, 2021 Parents in Huron and Perth counties attempting to access their children’s electronic report cards are being being met with a
Province Expanding Testing and Enhancing School Protocols as More Students Return to Class Today
Province Also Extends Province-wide Shutdown in Northern Ontario
October 2, 2020 Runny noses and headaches no longer require automatic COVID-19 tests to return to classroom or child care. https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/province-alters-classroom-child-care-screening-rules-2758839 Cree posters going up at Timmins-area schools October 2, 2020 Cree language posters can now be spotted at some District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) schools, including Timmins. https://www.timminstoday.com/local-news/cree-posters-going-up-at-timmins-area-schools-2757766 Math on the Land
September 18, 2020 Learn about coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ontario schools and child care centres, and what happens if there is an outbreak. Data is published weekdays at 10:30 a.m. https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-cases-schools-and-child-care-centres Vale, Indspire team up for $150K Cambrian scholarship fund for Indigenous students September 18, 2020 A new partnership that includes Vale, Indspire and
September 4, 2020 Fall Re-Opening Plan Prioritizes Health and Safety of Students, Faculty and Staff https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/58256/ontario-welcomes-postsecondary-students-back-to-school University of Victoria to house national Indigenous law centre September 03, 2020 The University of Victoria has announced plans to expand its law school building to include Canada's first National Centre for Indigenous Laws. The $27-million project, jointly
August 26, 2020 Money earmarked to improve air ventilation, boost sanitation and buy protective equipment https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-schools-safe-covid19-1.5700424 First Nations back-to-school COVID-19 funding falls far short, says AFN regional chief August 26, 2020 Indigenous Services Minister says announced funding per-student on-reserve higher than for provinces. The $112 million for COVID-19 back-to-school preparations for First Nations that Ottawa announced
Find Our Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates Here https://www.coo-covid19.com/ OUR GIFTED CHILDREN Greetings. A new edition of Our Gifted Children Special Education Newsletter is out. https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/upload/documents/final-our-gifted-children-spring2020.pdf Grassroots youth-led initiative celebrates 2020's Indigenous grads June 10, 2020 An Oneida and Anishinaabe teenager is calling on Indigenous grads, proud parents, aunties, leaders, friends, and coaches to participate
Our Gifted Children Newsletter May 13, 2020 Greetings. A new edition of Our Gifted Children Special Education Newsletter is out. https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/upload/documents/final-our-gifted-children-spring2020.pdf First Nation in B.C. not happy with school name compromise May 21, 2020 A school in northern British Columbia was planning on changing its name to honour the area’s Indigenous history. But that
