Sutton District High School recently hosted students in Grades 5–8 enrolled in the Ojibwe Language program for a day of land-based learning.
Students from Sutton District High School feeder schools spent the day learning on the land while being immersed in Ojibwe, also known as Anishinaabemowin, which is the language spoken by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.
Attendees participated in six stations set up throughout the school, led by regional Ojibwe language teachers and staff who are embedding Indigenous language and land-based practices into their teaching. The stations provided hands-on learning opportunities focused on fishing, traditional Indigenous medicines, birds and colours connected to the land, as well as games and scavenger hunts.
The goal of the day was to bring students together through land-based activities that incorporated and highlighted Anishinaabemowin, while also serving as a transition experience to help familiarize students with their future high school. Events like this support the revitalization of Anishinaabemowin and provide students with meaningful opportunities to engage with the language, while also building confidence as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.
Learn more about the event on our Instagram: @yrdsb.schools