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Some outdoor activities to resume June 8

<img src="/images/002eb67f-2148-5fdf-ae44-4c797f90f701?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010" srcset="/thumbnails/002eb67f-2148-5fdf-ae44-4c797f90f701?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010 450w, /images/002eb67f-2148-5fdf-ae44-4c797f90f701?fingerprint=ppb20251217013010 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span><span>In consultation with KFL&amp;A Public Health, and with information from Environment Canada that indicates air quality will improve across the district, LDSB will be reinstating some outdoor activities at its schools, effective Thursday, June 8, 2023.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Students will be able to go outdoors for recesses but will be encouraged to avoid strenuous activity. Staff will continue to use their professional judgement and continue to monitor the activity level of students outside to ensure that no one is being negatively impacted. Schools will, if supervision levels allow, make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to stay inside or are experiencing symptoms such as coughing, or throat or eye irritation.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Strenuous outdoor activities, or participating in high level, intensity sports such as rugby, soccer, or track, will remain cancelled in the Limestone district, or will move indoors where available. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Extracurricular activities, field trips or planned outdoor activities that may have been part of the field trip will be permitted if they do not involve strenuous physical activity or a high level of physical exertion. Low or medium activity level sports such as softball and baseball will proceed.&nbsp;<br> <br> </span></span><span>We will continue to monitor the situation closely and should any additional steps need to be taken on the advice of KFL&amp;A Public Health, we will provide additional information to families.</span></p> <p><span><span>Should you have questions or concerns about activities at your school, please contact your school principal directly. </span></span></p>
2023-06-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Update: School Activities for June 7

<img src="/images/d4e35696-d88a-52b9-9882-844a32f0f89b?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" srcset="/thumbnails/d4e35696-d88a-52b9-9882-844a32f0f89b?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946 450w, /images/d4e35696-d88a-52b9-9882-844a32f0f89b?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span><span>Given the current air quality statement from Environment Canada and the <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airqualityontario.com%2Faqhi%2Findex.php&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cdouglasja%40limestone.on.ca%7C465f303112db45e1ab9308db66c0f4b0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638216751168516903%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7%2BG7pyeio9ZboEKjBoKDBlt7jphM2sSkAGagbiQkDNE%3D&amp;reserved=0">forecast</a> for tomorrow, the Limestone District School Board in consultation with KFL&amp;A Public Health, is cancelling all outdoor activities for Tuesday, June 7, 2023. Students will continue to remain indoors, including during recess and for any other physical education or extracurricular activities.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Field trips that are indoors will continue. However, any planned outdoor activities that may have been part of the field trip will not take place. Local sporting events, like KASSAA will look to reschedule or move indoors.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are continuing to monitor the air quality within our schools. School windows will remain closed, and we will limit the movement of people in and out of the building. All schools will continue to use their existing HEPA units.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We thank LDSB families and school for their patience today as we consulted with KFL&amp;A Public Health as conditions changed. &nbsp;Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can vary considerably from hour to hour and over short distances.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Know that student health and safety is a priority, and we will continue to monitor the situation and adjust as needed.</span></span></p>
2023-06-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Special Air Quality Statement

<img src="/images/1a4d20f9-d895-5a07-ae79-63b32789137c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013228" srcset="/thumbnails/1a4d20f9-d895-5a07-ae79-63b32789137c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013228 450w, /images/1a4d20f9-d895-5a07-ae79-63b32789137c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013228 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><span><span><strong>UPDATE: JUNE 6, 2023 11:47&nbsp; &nbsp;A.M.</strong><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span>In consultation with KFL&amp;A Public Health, LDSB will be cancelling all outdoor extra-curricular activities and sporting events for the remainder of the day due to worsening air quality in the region, and students will remain indoors until dismissal. Students that were on route or have arrived at events will now be directed back to their schools. &nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Air quality within LDSB schools is being monitored and precautions will be taken. Existing HEPA units within schools will be used.&nbsp;</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Sporting events, like EOSSA and Special Olympics will look to reschedule or move indoors.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We will continue to monitor the situation and consult with KFL&amp; A Public Health regarding outdoor activities and athletic events tomorrow and update schools and families as information changes.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="https://weather.gc.ca/canada_e.html">Environment Canada</a><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>KFL&amp;A Public Health –&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kflaph.ca%2Fen%2Fhealth-topics%2Fextreme-weather.aspx&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cdouglasja%40limestone.on.ca%7C94b8189c20d54addb15908db66a98972%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638216650627829387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=p8h08mEa1XBWAthiyIFXI71%2FzqBQF13oTizhcngYZOo%3D&amp;reserved=0"><span>https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/extreme-weather.aspx</span></a></span></span><span></span></p> <p><span><span><br> <br> POSTED June 6, 2023 9;10 a.m.<br> Yesterday, KFL&amp;A Public Health released an air quality advisory due to forest fires burning in surrounding areas in Ontario and Quebec. Given public health has issued recommendations for monitoring and managing breathing while outdoors, regular school activities, and athletic events will proceed.&nbsp; We will continue to work with Public Health in monitoring local air quality.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Staff will continue to closely monitor students as those with pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart conditions, etc.) may be more susceptible to breathing difficulties as a result of poor air quality. Schools will make accommodations for students to remain indoors, as requested.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Staff will&nbsp;continue to monitor the activity level of students outside to ensure that none are being negatively impacted by the poor air quality.&nbsp;</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Athletes and coaches participating in EOSSA events will take breaks in indoor spaces as per the Environment Canada recommendation.&nbsp; Special Olympics events are being moved indoors at several facilities.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span>We will continue to monitor alerts, and will be in contact with Public Health.</span></span></p>
2023-06-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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National AccessAbility Week 2023

<img src="/images/e6ed2f7e-4e7a-5afb-a84e-079f541c8f84?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125" srcset="/thumbnails/e6ed2f7e-4e7a-5afb-a84e-079f541c8f84?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125 450w, /images/e6ed2f7e-4e7a-5afb-a84e-079f541c8f84?fingerprint=ppb20251217015125 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div> <p><span><span><span>Limestone District School Board is proud to </span><span>celebrate</span><span> </span><span>National AccessAbility Week</span><span> May 28 – June 2</span><span>, 2023</span><span>. This is </span><span>an opportunity for all of us to come together to </span><span>give voice and </span><span>honour</span><span> </span><span>the valuable </span><span>contributions </span><span>and leadership of staff and students </span><span>with disabilities</span><span>, </span><span>highlight the work of </span><span>removing </span><span>barriers and</span><span> reflect on our ongoing efforts to </span><span>become a better, more accessible, more disability inclusive </span><span>school</span><span> board</span><span>.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span><br> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, May 31, we encourage students, staff and the larger community to participate in <a href="https://easterseals.ca/en/redshirtday/" target="_blank" title="Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion">Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion</a></span><span>, </span><span>a</span><span> da</span><span>y when people across Canada come together and wear red to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for disabled people and their families, celebrate the achievements of disabled Canadians, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society.&nbsp;Red Shirt Day is an Easter Seals initiative and was first celebrated in 2019. </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span><br> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span><span>Limestone</span><span> </span><span>is proud to </span><span>debut</span><span> t</span><span>he </span><span>LDSB </span><span>Elementary </span><span>Sports Festival</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>at INVISTA</span><span> May 30 – 31</span><span> as part of this year’s recognition of National AccessAbility Week. </span><span>This is an inclusive sports activity and track event for students with developmental disabilities. </span><span>R</span><span>unning in tandem with LESAA Track and Field meets</span><span>, o</span><span>ver </span><span>2</span><span>00 </span><span>elementary </span><span>student athletes with exceptionalities will roll, </span><span>rock,</span><span> or run</span><span> i</span><span>n</span><span> </span><span>this</span><span> first</span><span>-ever l</span><span>arge-scale</span><span> sport</span><span>ing event.</span><span> </span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span><br> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span><span>Founded as ‘<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/national-accessability-week.html" target="_blank" title="National Access Awareness Week">National Access Awareness Week</a>’ in 1988 and inspired by Rick Hansen’</span></span><span>s Man </span><span>in</span><span> Motion World Tour, this week is an opportunity to celebrate Canadians with disabilities and raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities and workplaces. This year for National AccessAbility Week, we are challenging our school communities&nbsp;to celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, </span><span>impact,</span><span> and voice.</span><span> Make sure to use the #NAAWChallenge hashtag to join the chain of recognition</span><span>!&nbsp;</span></span></p> </div>
2023-05-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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LLF Virtual Authors' Visit with We Move Together

<img src="/images/ff880207-d618-51ff-80fd-9526a9c1e331?fingerprint=ppb20251217015329" srcset="/thumbnails/ff880207-d618-51ff-80fd-9526a9c1e331?fingerprint=ppb20251217015329 450w, /images/ff880207-d618-51ff-80fd-9526a9c1e331?fingerprint=ppb20251217015329 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div><span><span>The Limestone Learning Foundation is thrilled to host Kelly Fritsch &amp; Anne McGuire authors of&nbsp;<i>We Move Together</i>&nbsp;- one of many titles sent to schools earlier this year as part of the LLF's Books are Back initiative.&nbsp;<i>We Move Together</i><span>&nbsp;is one of the first children’s picture books to explicitly engage with ableism and disability justice and to represent diverse forms of disability as desirable ways of being in the world. The book emerged out the authors’ lived experience in disability culture, community, and&nbsp;scholarship, as well as from their experience being parents of young children.</span><br> </span></span></div><span><span><br> The virtual Zoom presentation is intended for primary students in Grades 1 - 3 and will take place on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 9:30 am - 10:30 am.&nbsp;<span>In this session, Kelly and Anne&nbsp;will&nbsp;do&nbsp;an audio described reading of the book and&nbsp;discuss the role of their book&nbsp;in fostering conversations about disability, accessibility, and inclusion. They will lead students through a short accessibility themed craft&nbsp;and engage in a short Q&amp;A with students.</span><br> <br> Educators register your class for this one hour virtual session June 7 at&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/xJ63t3Jwj8" target="_blank" title="Registration form">https://forms.office.com/r/xJ63t3Jwj8</a></span></span>
2023-05-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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LLF presents author Roxane Brouillard June 6

<img src="/images/9bb93d7e-2933-5ba5-be83-41ae6ab716a0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435" srcset="/thumbnails/9bb93d7e-2933-5ba5-be83-41ae6ab716a0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435 450w, /images/9bb93d7e-2933-5ba5-be83-41ae6ab716a0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014435 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div><span><span>The Limestone Learning Foundation is thrilled to host Roxane Brouillard author of&nbsp;<i>Mon chien-banane</i>&nbsp;- one of many titles sent to schools earlier this year as part of the LLF's Books are Back initiative. &nbsp;<i>Mon chien-banane&nbsp;</i>examines the themes of humour, dogs, parks, bananas and the absurd.&nbsp;<span><span>Sometimes</span><span>&nbsp;things are not as they seem.</span><span>&nbsp;A great lesson in judging people and situations based on&nbsp;</span><span>perception</span><span>&nbsp;but not fact. MY DOG BANANA is very&nbsp;</span><span>a"peel"ing</span><span>.</span></span><span></span><br> </span></span></div><span><span><i><br> </i><i>Mon chien-banane</i>&nbsp;est un bijou d’absurdité qui fera rire les petits&nbsp;<span>comme les grands. Roxane Brouillard signe ici son premier album avec cette comédie de situation désopilante.&nbsp;</span><span>Dans un parc, un enfant promène une banane au bout d’une laisse. Cette chose pour le moins inusitée, attire&nbsp;</span><span>l’attention des passants qui s’attroupent autour du jeune garçon. Une longue discussion s’en suit où les gens&nbsp;</span><span>essaient de comprendre pourquoi l’enfant promène une banane, pendant que de son côté, le garçon essaie de&nbsp;</span><span>leur faire comprendre que sa banane est un chien. Plus précisément, son chien-banane.</span><br> <br> <span>There will be two sessions 9:30 am - 10am, and 10:00 am - 10:30 am. The virtual MS Teams presentation will take place on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.<span>&nbsp;These</span></span><span>&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;<span>will be offered in French and is geared towards primary students in Grades 1-3.&nbsp;</span>This interactive session will be approximately 30 minutes.<br> <br> LDSB educators register your classes at&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/BJEisHUMpq" target="_blank" title="Registration form">https://forms.office.com/r/BJEisHUMpq</a></span></span></span>
2023-05-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Boardroom Briefs - May 17, 2023

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2023-05-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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The Truth About Reading May 25, 2023

<img src="/images/c10a7e0e-692a-560a-880f-819aa7ec34f0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014805" srcset="/thumbnails/c10a7e0e-692a-560a-880f-819aa7ec34f0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014805 450w, /images/c10a7e0e-692a-560a-880f-819aa7ec34f0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014805 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span><span>The Limestone District School Board, in partnership with Queen’s University Faculty of Education, is pleased to host a private screening of The Truth About Reading, a&nbsp;new eye-opening documentary film that brings light to a hidden crisis and compels audiences to take action to end illiteracy once and for all.&nbsp;</span><br> <br> <span>The film will make its Ontario premiere&nbsp;Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Duncan McArthur Auditorium, Queen’s University.&nbsp;<br> <span> </span>- Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a community carousel. <br> <span> </span>- Event starts at 6:30 p.m.<br> <span> </span>- With special guest Canadian entrepreneur <a href="https://keynotespeakerscanada.ca/speaker/david-chalk/" target="_blank" title="David Chalk">David Chalk</a>,&nbsp;whose literacy journey is documented in this film.<br> <span> </span>- Admission is FREE, but we encourage attendees to bring a non-perishable food item for Partners in Mission Food Bank.<br> <br> </span><span>Get your free tickets here:&nbsp;<br> </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-truth-about-reading-tickets-628680980737" target="_blank" title="TTAR tickets">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-truth-about-reading-tickets-628680980737</a><br> <br> </span><span>From Emmy-Award® winning director Nick Nanton comes a new eye-opening documentary film, The Truth About Reading. Literacy experts from across America, emphasize the seriousness of the illiteracy crisis and share how the implementation of science and evidence-based practices can transform lives and ensure that every child learns how to read.</span> <p><span><span><span><br> </span><span>The documentary highlights the stories of </span><a href="https://keynotespeakerscanada.ca/speaker/david-chalk/" target="_blank" title="David Chalk">David Chalk</a>, a Canadian entrepreneur, and <a href="https://www.johncorcoranfoundation.org/media" target="_blank" title="John Corcoran">John Corcoran</a>, two men who didn’t learn how to read and write until they were adults. Following their stories gives a glimpse into the hard truth of how illiteracy and sub-literacy impede a person’s ability to truly thrive. While the film illustrates the painful reality of life for individuals impacted by illiteracy, it also reminds viewers that the issue is not one that affects just a few struggling readers, but one that affects countless children and adults and weakens the very fabric of our society.<br> <br> Mr. Chalk will be joining the event after the screening and will be speaking about his literacy journey.<br> <br> Filled with powerful emotion, a deep sense of urgency, and an overarching spirit of hope, The Truth About Reading brings light to a hidden crisis and compels audiences to take action to end illiteracy once and for all. Please join us for this exclusive screening May 25, 2023.<br> <br> <a class="editor-link" href="/documents/d7bb9cf6-2af8-5af3-8f10-658b2eb509df?fingerprint=20260525T0545Z" target="_blank"> <span>The Truth About Reading - principals</span> </a></span></span></p>
2023-05-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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LDSB Students Place at Skills Ontario

<img src="/images/59e3ad91-9107-5a83-8fe3-0a27c11e73b7?fingerprint=ppb20251217013831" srcset="/thumbnails/59e3ad91-9107-5a83-8fe3-0a27c11e73b7?fingerprint=ppb20251217013831 450w, /images/59e3ad91-9107-5a83-8fe3-0a27c11e73b7?fingerprint=ppb20251217013831 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span>Nineteen elementary and 32 secondary Limestone District School Board students participated in the Skills Ontario Competition on May 1-2, 2023, at the Toronto Congress Centre, resulting in two first-place finishes, three second-place finishes, and one third-place finish.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <strong>Elementary:&nbsp;</strong><br> <span>LEGO Robotics 7-8 – 1st Place <span>–</span>&nbsp;Module Vanier</span><br> <span>Oliver Chang&nbsp;</span><br> <span>Tony Cinanni</span><br> <span>Cléo Collins</span><br> <span>Laurence Miller</span><br> <br> <span>Construction 7-8 – 2nd Place <span>–</span>&nbsp;Welborne Avenue PS</span><br> <span>Rohit Sheth</span><br> <span>Ryan Pearce</span><br> <span>Daniel Egwobon</span><strong><br> <br> Secondary:&nbsp;</strong><br> Heavy Equipment Service – 1st Place&nbsp;<span>–</span> Napanee DSS<br> <span>Lane Fretts&nbsp;</span><br> <br> Auto Painting – 2nd Place&nbsp;<span>– Napanee DSS</span><br> Joe Yeomans&nbsp;<br> <br> Hairstyling – 2nd Place&nbsp;<span>– LCVI</span><br> Sierra Whan&nbsp;<br> <br> Auto Collision Repair – 3rd Place&nbsp;<span>– Napanee DSS<br> </span>Luke Van Hoek<br> <br> <br> "I was really excited because I did not expect us to win," said&nbsp;Cléo Collins, a member of the four-person robotics club at Module Vanier that won first place in LEGO Robotics category.&nbsp;<br> <br> "The lady who took our photo told us to smile, and she didn't need to tell us that," laughed Laurence Miller.<br> <br> The pair shared that the LEGO Robotics competition involved each team attempting to build a bot with a moving crane-like hook. The goal was to use the hook to move various items, but the bot itself was not allowed to move.<br> <br> "It was kind of difficult but not really," said Laurence. "It was a big coincidence because the Thursday before, we had built a crane [in robotics club] that could lift objects."<br> <br> "It's really fun because you get to build something, program it, and at the end it works or it doesn't," said&nbsp;<span>Cléo. "It's simple but difficult in its own way."<br> <br> "It tests your knowledge, creativity and patience," Laurence agreed. "It was fun to see the creative ideas that other teams came up with."</span><br> <br> Lane says while competing in the Heavy Equipment Service category, he was tested on electrical circuits, hydraulic circuits, engine work, precise measuring and more.<br> <br> "It was pretty exciting, especially at the Ontario level," he says. "It takes a bit to make it there and to win, so it's a big deal.&nbsp;<br> <br> "I want to thank my teachers for supporting and encouraging us, and the board for providing programs with stuff like this," he adds. "It's an awesome experience and looks great on a resume."<br> <br> Once he graduates from NDSS, Lane&nbsp;plans to continue his studies in the generator service technician program at Fleming College.<br> <br> Sierra, who placed second in the Hairstyling category, says she too is grateful to add this experience to her resume.<br> <br> "I definitely wasn't expecting to place second because there were so many people in the competition, and I've only been doing this for eight months," she says. "My thoughts after were about how many opportunities this could open up for me."<br> <br> As a student in the LCVI hair apprenticeship program, Sierra now works at a salon where she started as a co-op student.<br> <br> <span>"As a little kid, I loved playing with my mom's hair, my grandma's hair," she says. "It's always something I've enjoyed doing. [Winning second] makes me feel pretty successful."</span><br> <br> To view an album of photos from the event, please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=LimestoneDistrictSchoolBoard&amp;set=a.719544360179012" title="LDSB Facebook Page">LDSB Facebook page</a>. For more information about learning opportunities like this, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ldsbexpandedopportunities.com/" title="LDSB Expanded Opportunities">LDSB Expanded Opportunities</a>.<br> </span>
2023-05-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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KILN/LDSB build Indigenous community garden

<img src="/images/0d38ee01-7d48-5f46-aa98-f762c6cab074?fingerprint=ppb20251217013116" srcset="/thumbnails/0d38ee01-7d48-5f46-aa98-f762c6cab074?fingerprint=ppb20251217013116 450w, /images/0d38ee01-7d48-5f46-aa98-f762c6cab074?fingerprint=ppb20251217013116 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <p><b><span><span>Kingston Indigenous Language Nest and the Limestone District School Board team up for the Indigenous Community Garden program</span></span></b></p> <p><span><span><span>The Kingston Indigenous Language Nest (KILN) is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Limestone District School Board for the installation of the coming Indigenous community garden in City Park.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>LDSB students will not only have the opportunity to fully participate in building and planting the new garden but there will be ongoing educational opportunities for LDSB students around food sovereignty, medicines and Indigenous languages at both the KILN community garden and LDSB school gardens throughout the district.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Guided by our ancestors’ love and wisdom, KILN is an organization that connects the Urban Indigenous communities on this territory by growing safe and inclusive spaces to share and revitalize our languages and worldview, for generations to come. Growing and creating land-based programs and spaces where our youth feel welcomed and want to engage is a key priority in this important work. Through engaging LDSB youth with this exciting project, we hope to facilitate increased connections to the land and community.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Our mission is to strengthen connection to each other, the lands, our cultures and our identity through Indigenous language learning. You can find out more information about our upcoming programs by following us on Facebook.</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Organizational Contact:</span><br> </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Constance Carriere-Prill, Executive Director – Kingston Indigenous Language Nest</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="mailto:Ccp.ed.kiln@gmail.com?subject=Constance Carrier-Prill ">Ccp.ed.kiln@gmail.com</a><br> <br> </span></span><img src="/images/b0e6977c-9f26-54ad-bd0b-368c2da49466?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637" srcset="/thumbnails/b0e6977c-9f26-54ad-bd0b-368c2da49466?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637 450w, /images/b0e6977c-9f26-54ad-bd0b-368c2da49466?fingerprint=ppb20251217014637 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
2023-05-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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LDSB Pride Quilt (300 × 200 px)

LDSB Pride Quilt Initiative

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2023-05-05 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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MMIWG2S (300 × 200 px)

National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

<img src="/images/73284d73-0f58-5403-b7ad-b176b0d3776a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" srcset="/thumbnails/73284d73-0f58-5403-b7ad-b176b0d3776a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056 450w, /images/73284d73-0f58-5403-b7ad-b176b0d3776a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"><span><span>May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited individuals. Also known as Red Dress Day, this solemn day is observed to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people, and to encourage one another to take action for change.<br> <br> On this day, we encourage everyone across the school district to wear red and remember, honour, and give voice to MMIWG2S whose stories have not been heard. Not only this Friday, but every day we aim to raise awareness about this ongoing crisis and take action, and we remember the people who have lost their lives to colonial, gender-based violence, and their families and communities who continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones. <br> <br> There are many days in which we recognize MMIWG2S including May 5th, the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S, October 4th as the recognized date in Canada for MMIWG2S, and February 14th in which communities across Canada host a Women's Memorial March in remembrance and honour of MMIWG2S.&nbsp;<br> <br> The following resources have been compiled by the LDSB Indigenous Education Team, to share information and offer support in learning, reflection, and action.&nbsp;<br> <br> <a href="https://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/mmiwg/" target="_blank" title="Native Women's Association of Canada">Native Women's Association of Canada</a><br> <a href="http://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/" target="_blank" title="The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls">The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls</a><br> <a href="https://www.csvanw.org/mmiw/" target="_blank" title="Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women">Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women</a> <a href="https://guides.library.ubc.ca/mmiwg" target="_blank" title="MMIWG2S - UBC Library Assembly of First Nations">MMIWG2S - UBC Library Assembly of First Nations</a> <a href="https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NIMMIWG-THEIR-VOICES-WILL-GUIDE-US.pdf" target="_blank" title="MMIWG2S - Their Voices Will Guide Us: Student and Youth Engagement Guide">MMIWG2S - Their Voices Will Guide Us: Student and Youth Engagement Guide</a><br> <a href="https://www.nwac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Honouring-Women-Booklet-PrintReady-20PTFont.pdf" target="_blank" title="Honouring Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse People">Honouring Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse People</a> <br> <a href="https://moosehidecampaign.ca/" target="_blank" title="Moose Hide Campaign">Moose Hide Campaign</a> <br> <a href="https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/artists-list/" target="_blank" title="National Inquiry Gallery of Artistic Expressions">National Inquiry Gallery of Artistic Expressions</a><br> <br> We understand that the information in these resources may be triggering for some, and that some students, staff and families may wish to have additional support today. If you are affected, are in distress, and require immediate emotional assistance you can call the National 24/7 MMIWG crisis line at 1-844-413-6649<span>.</span></span></span>
2023-05-04 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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