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Virtual Community Engagement - Recorded Sessions

Posted on August 16

March 23, 2022 - "Talking with and listening to kids about Truth and Reconciliation” with Monique Gray Smith

Hello, students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members:

Northland School Division invited you to a special presentation with award-winning and best-selling author Monique Gray Smith on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, via Zoom Webinar! The presentation is called “Talking with and listening to kids about Truth and Reconciliation.”

While viewing the presentation, Monique will share her personal journey of truth and reconciliation and how that journey has transformed her and her family. You will learn ways to have conversations with children and young people about Canada’s history, with a focus on Residential Schools. 

If you were unable to join us, click here to view the presentation. 

May 24, 2022 - Cultural Resilience Model: The Four Blankets of Resilience with Monique Gray Smith

Hello, students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members:

Northland School Division invited you to a second presentation with award-winning and best-selling author Monique Gray Smith on Tuesday, May 24, 2022

During the visit, Monique introduced us to the Cultural Resilience Model: The Four Blankets of Resilience. The creation of this model was inspired by her over 30 years of working in Indigenous communities, schools, and urban settings across Canada. 

If you were unable to join us, click here to view the presentation. 

May 5, 2022 - A visit with Reggie Leach

Hello students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members:

Northland School Division invited you to a special presentation with former NHL player Reggie Leach on Thursday, May 5, 2022. 

During the virtual visit, Reggie talked about perseverance, life as an Indigenous athlete/person, and Truth and Reconciliation.

If you were unable to join us, click here to view the presentation.