We Walk the Path Together - Self Identify Your Indigenous Ancestry

Posted On Thursday June 06, 2019

Dear Durham Catholic Parents and Guardians,

June is National Indigenous History Month; an opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions and cultures of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

In recognition, the Durham Catholic District School Board is encouraging parents and guardians of students under the age of 18 with First Nations, Métis and Inuit ancestry (Status, Non-Status) to self-identify their Indigenous ancestry. Students 18 years of age and older are also encouraged to voluntarily self-identify their ancestry. Proof of ancestry is not a requirement.

If you have already self-identified, we ask you to complete the online self-identification form again or check with your school’s secretary to ensure our records are up-to-date.

Visit dcdsb.ca/IndigenousEducation to complete the online Self-Identification of Indigenous Ancestry form (https://dcdsb.formbuilder.ca/Indigenous-Ancestry-Form).

For additional information, contact our Teaching and Learning Consultant for Indigenous Education at 905-576-6150 ext. 22291.