Board Message on National Indigenous Peoples Day

"June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and takes place on the summer solstice – the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year, marking a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.

This day is also an invitation for everyone to better understand the vibrant cultures and rich traditions of Canada’s Indigenous peoples - not just as a chapter in a textbook, but to actively engage and learn the ageless wisdom that speaks to what we may have forgotten, or never learned.

In schools across the Black Gold School Division, students and staff are learning from Indigenous knowledge keepers and deepening their understanding of truth, reconciliation, and mutual respect. Together, we are working to honor the past while shaping a future story rooted in respect and collaboration."