The local English Catholic school board's expanding its Indigenous Summer Transition Program.
The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board says the program - which was previously limited to Sault Ste. Marie has been expanded across the district, offering Indigenous elementary school students assistance transitioning to secondary school and preparing for student life through Indigenous presentations, programming, and activities that incorporate cultural teachings, traditions, and practices while honouring and celebrating Indigenous heritage and providing culturally appropriate support services.
The students will also be provided transportation and meals.
For Wawa, White River, Chapleau, and Hornepayne, the program will be offered for all self-identified First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in Grades 5 to 8 on August 13th in Wawa - those interested need to contact Indigenous Transitions Coach Cindy Cyr by emailing cindy.cyr@hscdsb.on.ca