York Region District School Board is committed to:
- Providing supports to ensure that all students of First Nations, Métis and Inuit ancestry have opportunities to be successful.
- Increasing accurate understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, histories and contemporary perspectives.
Core Beliefs
- We believe that all students can be successful.
- 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.
- 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.
Contact us
For more information, please email us.
For family and student support from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Team, please reach out to us by using the Indigenous Education Referral Form.
Land Acknowledgement
It is important that we use a land acknowledgment that is relevant to our locations based on the two treaties that cross our region
Read the Land Acknowledgement
Student Self-Identification
Parents/guardians or students 18 years and above have the opportunity to formally identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit.
Tune In YRDSB - Podcast
Next Steps in Indigenous Education presented by the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Team
Canada History Week 2021 - Indigenous Leadership
Canada History Week 2021 - Indigenous Language
Canada History Week - Indigenous Culture