Dear Univesity School Families,

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day for all across Canada to learn more about the cultural and linguistic diversity and the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. As shared through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action, in order for Canada to flourish in the twenty-first century, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is critical. Truth and reconciliation requires learning and action.

To further acknowledge and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, all CBE schools will share their renewed TRC Commitment to Action with their school community in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

University School acknowledges and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, and makes the following continued commitment to action for the 2024-2025 school year: 

To continue to learn about and through Indigenous knowledges focused on building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. The Indigenous Education Holistic Life Long Learning Framework will help ground us as we further explore Spirit: To Be, and Heart: To Belong as part of our commitment.

We will continue to put these words into action throughout the year.

Sincerely,

University School Staff