News & Announcements

June 30 is World Social Media Day. This day recognizes social media's continuous and transformative influence on communication and interconnectivity across our communities and the world.

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As we welcome the last day of school, we’d like to thank students, staff, families, and our community for a successful 2023-2024 school year!

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This month, the Pride flag flies at DSB1 schools across our regions, celebrating diversity and inclusion in our schools and communities.

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On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the rich cultures and traditions within our country and communities that help to build a strong and vibrant Canadian society and national identity.

June 27 commemorates five years since the signing of the Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreement by the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Government of Canada in 2019.

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Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day! Each year, francophone communities across Canada celebrate French language and traditions on June 24, coinciding with celebrations of the summer solstice.

June 23 each year is recognized across Canada as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in memory of those lost and injured due to terrorist attacks.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21. On and around June 21 holds significance for so many, including many Indigenous groups and communities because of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

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Learning about the diverse languages, cultures and arts of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples is woven into the teachings and curriculum in DSB1 schools, programs, and opportunities.

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World Refugee Day is a United Nations designated day recognized annually on June 20.

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