Sage and Sunshine Culture-Based Private School

Creating practices and habits that show respect to the earth we live on is an important way to reconnect with our roots and acknowledge our privilege as settlers in Canada. Here are a few things you can do everyday to encourage respect for Indigenous Culture and communities in your world: Respect the earth by picking up garbage along your walk, and avoid littering. Reuse, recycle and repair. Buy from Indigneous businesses and makers. Support local artists. Set up a monthly co

The easiest way to learn about and connect with Indigenous culture and art is to read books written by Indigenous authors and artists! There are so many beautifully illustrated and important learning tools through books and we are here to share a few of our favourites with you. Our friends at Lavender and Play, the children’s boutique located in the same building as our school, sells many of these books. We also encourage supporting local Indigenous-owned bookstores or busine

Learning to speak another language seems like an insanely difficult task. But, how about just starting word by word? Although we are celebrating the Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin) language through our “Word of the Day Wednesday” instagram posts, this link brings you to The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary so that you can continue learning. Search a word in English to learn what it is in Ojibwe! And practice as a family. “Nanda-gikendan” - seek to learn it. https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/bro