Posted On Tuesday November 19, 2024

Ms. McAvoy's Grade 6 and 7 students at St. Paul Catholic School engaged in learning during Treaties Recognition Week and Rock Your Mocs Week. During the week of November 3-9, staff from the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Indigenous Education team visited the students and discussed the importance of Treaties Recognition Week and the significance of treaties. Following this visit, the DCDSB Indigenous Education team facilitated activities around Rock Your Mocs Week between November 10-16. The students explored the Moccasin Identifier website and learned the signficiance of Rock Your Mocs week and Treaties Recognition Week. The students showcased their learning on a bulletin board in the school hallway, including their learning on the Williams Treaty and various types of moccasins.