Shannen Koostachin died 10 years ago today. She believed education could change the world. Her legacy continues to inspire youth to find their voice. ‘I would tell the children not to be afraid, to follow their dreams. I would tell them to never give up hope.’ #ShannensDream
Today is Shannen’s Dream Day of Action!
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School is a Time for Dreams may be over, but there's no limit to the time you can spend learning about and honouring the legacy of Shannen Koostachin and #ShannensDream . Check out some of the resources at fncaringsociety.com/shannens-dream for more ways to learn about equitable education!💙
I was invited to Featherston Drive on Monday to watch the Ss leading Heart Garden Ceremony @Caringsociety Cindy Blackstock #HeartGarden #ShannensDream OCDSB Nancy Henry @ntowaij uOttawa Urban Cohort @annie_mmeAnnie @teachconley
Shout out to E. D. Feehan HS miyo macihowin cohorts for participating in #HaveAHeartDay & a BIG Thank you to Mr. Paskemim & his son Elijah for singing an honour song for Late Shannon Koostachin. #powerfulindigenousadvocates #ShannensDream #hope #equityineducation Cindy Blackstock
Congratulations Whaley's Corners PS for collecting 1035lbs in textiles to donate to Bag2School N.A. Our fundraising will go towards eco initiatives and #shannensdream #recyclereducereuse Peel EcoSchools
Thank you Ms. Langen’s class for helping me celebrate Shannen Koostachin & #ShannensDream #safecomfyschools #SchoolIsATimeForDreams & for sharing your dreams #whenIgrowup …St. Catherine Community School we all will learn more for our #EducationWeek #LearningForTheFuture First Nations Child & Family Caring Society Cindy Blackstock
Spent some time with my friends in Ms.Langen's class planting our #ShannensDream planter amongst our container vegetable garden. Waitinf for blue blooms our tribute to Shannen & our followup to #ShannensDream #HaveaHeartDay learnings First Nations Child & Family Caring Society St. Catherine Community School YQR Catholic Schools
Grateful for Charlie Angus who is endlessly fighting for the basic rights of these kids. #shannensdream
10 yrs ago, Parliament unanimously agreed to ensure the right of every First Nation child to quality education. Today we commemorate a passionate warrior, Shannen Koostachin, whose fight forever changed the conversation about Indigenous youth rights. #shannensdream
What a great afternoon co-presenting with two of our High School Student Leaders sharing about Shannen’s Dream and promoting #HaveAHeartDay today to the Grade 8 & 9s! Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Cindy Blackstock #closethegap #Shannensdream
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National Truth & Reconciliation Day thoughts…grade 1’s reflected on what a safe and comfortable school looks like. #ShannensDream learn more here 👉🏽 fncaringsociety.com/sites/default/…
Indigenous Artwork by: Isaac Murdoch shout out to Mr. Reale our school head custodian (see photo)
Took a longer route today to get to see Shannen Koostachin’s statue. A hero to many of us ❤️ #shannensdream
Thank you to Kelley Fineday & Tatum Albert for leading the #HaveAHeartDay & a BIG Thank you to Mr. Paskemim & his son Elijah for singing an honour song for Late Shannon Koostachin. #powerfulindigenousadvocates #ShannensDream #hope #nehiyaw #miyomâcihowin #equityineducation Cindy Blackstock
🍾 SHE WON! Overjoyed to have supported this spectacular woman - now back to Ottawa to keep making us proud & fight for integrity, Govt reform, #JordansPrinciple & #ShannensDream so all can reach their full potential! #CDNpoli #Elxn43 #VanGran #Jody4VanGran #Vanpoli #TeamJWR
“School should be a time for dreams.”
~ Shannen Koostachin
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