Northland School Division

Northland is committed to providing holistic educational opportunities to students, families, staff and community members using connections to land, culture and languages and the school community of practice. We are putting students at the heart of our education planning to preserve, revitalize and strengthen who they are and where they come from. Our commitment is to increase student learning and wellbeing through local traditions and excellence in literacy skills of Indigenous languages.  

In alignment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, NSD is starting a series of webinar sessions featuring oral tradition, history of reading and writing in syllabics and standard roman orthography for increasing language revitalization. With the partnership of technology and traditional knowledge, Elder Virginia Cardinal will use her Cree speaking fluency and historical knowledge to share in the month of February the “old Cree” local connections.

To support Indigenous culture, language and land-based learning, the First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) team will be hosting for 16 weeks a one hour zoom session every Thursday from 7PM to 8PM.

Elder Virginia Cardinal will speak in her fluent first language to the “old Cree” vocabulary and phrases not heard or spoken anymore. Reconnecting through our knowledge means that we are valuing and building our traditional relationships and unity with shared responsibility.

Help us emphasize leadership and integration of FNMI education within your school community. Mark your February calendar and click the links below to attend! We will be recording to ensure access for future learning.

February Learning Principle is Cultural Connection Everyday