Anishinabek Education System
132 Osprey Miikan P1B 8G5 North Bay, ON, Canada

On Monday, Nov. 2, the Anishinabek Nation hosted a virtual media conference and announced that it will be launching an online, interactive elementary treaty education resource that will be available in the spring of 2021. The Anishinabek Nation also has plans to bring other educational materials for students and teachers online, including the We Are All Treaty People teachers’ kit and books Alex Shares His Wampum Belt and Dakota Talks about Treaties. For a sneak peek at the resource, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad5_JPbPy8Q&feature=youtu.be

Treaty Recognition Week Live Living Library Series this Friday! Participate in the virtual Living Library event We are all Treaty People on November 6, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event features Robert Greene and Maurice Switzer and is moderated by Bob Goulais. It includes a one-hour panel discussion followed by a 30-minute interactive question and answer session.... Each year, students learn why treaties matter to all Ontarians. Indigenous speakers visit classrooms and video stories are shared in schools across the province. Click the link to register! https://zoom.us//r/1316020832024/WN_Xc7AYLGtRb-SOnEUq867Iw

The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) is pleased to announce that a permanent Director of Education has been engaged by the Board of Directors. Today, we welcome Bryon Brisard to the Director of Education position. Bryon is a member of Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek, Robinson-Superior Treaty. His career spans over 35 years in education, during which time he has held positions as a classroom assistant, teacher, special education resource teacher, vice-principal, principa...l, and education officer in First Nation, publicly-funded and government systems. Bryon’s teaching experiences include Kindergarten to Grade Eight, Section-19, Alternative Education and teaching adults at Nipissing University in the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program and the Classroom Assistant Program. Aside from education, Bryon had the privilege and honour to serve as a Band Councillor and Chief for his community during the early years of his education career. Bryon believes in life-long-learning and is an advocate for youth. He is grateful for the patience and teachings from his grandparents and extends thanks to his grade one teacher who gave him a chance and believed in him. He now wishes to do the same for others. As the Director of Education for the KEB, a focus of Bryon’s role over the next few months will consist largely of relationship-building with the Participating First Nations and key stakeholders of the Anishinabek Education System. #AnishinabekEd #AES #AnishinabekEducationSystem

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families. This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Dress Purple Day offers an opportunity to raise awareness among children and youth, including elementary, middle, and high school students, about their right to safety and well-being in all spaces. Visit www.oa...cas.org/DressPurpleDay for more information. #DressPurpleDay #DressPurpleDay2020

Check out the Anishinabek Nation Youth page today for a live story time at 3:30!