Melissa Button @mel_button
HWCDSB Indigenous Education Lead Hamilton, Ontario Joined November 2018-
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A wonderful experience had today learning about Corn Husk Dolls. Thank you to Mr. Kennedy for teaching our students and guiding them through the steps to make a corn husk doll! @HWCDSB @MorrisHucal @mel_button
Staff from Rising Stars visited @stahces to celebrate and honour the history and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Peoples. A Cornhusk Doll workshop was organized in recognition of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. The students were thankful for the opportunity.
Can't get enough of watching these highlights, look at Seth Cabezas (pronounced Ca-bay-zas) run. The last game of his high school football career, a 44 to 6 Victory!! Seth's a great athlete, but also a great human being. @CFL @Simoni_Lawrence @OFSAAFootball @Ticats @TomBrady
Can't get enough of watching these highlights, look at Seth Cabezas (pronounced Ca-bay-zas) run. The last game of his high school football career, a 44 to 6 Victory!! Seth's a great athlete, but also a great human being. @CFL @Simoni_Lawrence @OFSAAFootball @Ticats @TomBrady https://t.co/UsUnbjguA8
Here are some resources for #TreatiesRecognitionWeek Grades K-6: docs.google.com/presentation/d…
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations throughout Canada on A DAY TO LISTEN 2023.
St. Katerina Tekakwitha, a Mohawk, is the first Indigenous person from Turtle Island to be recognized as a Saint. She was canonized on December 19, 2011, by Pope Benedict XVI. @WCDSBLearns @WCDSBNewswire #IndigenousHistoryMonth
Tanya Tagak is an Inuk Throat singer from Cambridge Bay who has brought throat singing to the world stage. Her music is a unique crossover of classical, punk, rock, and electronic influences with throat singing. The themes of her songs are political. @WCDSBLearns @WCDSBNewswire
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, educator, social activist, philanthropist, and visual artist. She specializes in love songs and music with a political and social activist focus. She has won a Golden Globe and Academy Award.@WCDSBLearns @WCDSBNewswire
Christie Belcourt is a Metis visual artist with a deep respect for the land and the cultural traditions and knowledge of her people. Her stained glass window commemorates the survivors of residential schools in the Center Block of Parliament. @WCDSBNewswire @WCDSBLearns
Normal Morrisseau is the creator of the Woodland School of Art and a member of the Indigenous Group of Seven. Morrisseau's work features bright colors and portrays traditional stories, spiritual themes, and political messages. @WCDSBNewswire @WCDSBLearns
Ryan McMahon is a comedian, writer, media maker and community activator from Winnipeg. His comedy explores the relationship between Indigenous and the mainstream. @WCDSBNewswire @WCDSBLearns
Gaylord Powless was a Mohawk lacrosse player from the Six Nations. Gaylord had to withstand much racism. He tried to overcome the abuse by being the best player and highest scoring athlete he could be. @WCDSBNewswire @WCDSBLearns
Wab Kinew is a politician, musician, writer, and broadcaster. He is a prominent voice for equality and Reconciliation through his influence in both the arts and political sphere.@WCDSBNewswire @WCDSBLearns
Autumn Peltier was just 8 years old when she began advocating for the universal right to clean water. Many Indigenous communities across Canada do not have clean water. She has been nominated for the Internatiol Children's Peace Prize. @WCDSBNewswire @WCDSBLearns
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Isumagijunnaitaungituq ᐃᓱᒪᒋᔪᓐᓀᑕᐅᖏᑐᖅ (The Unforgiven) is ouuuuuut ! This song and @Metallica allowed us to delve into the darkness of our broken souls and feel good there. New Single + Album pre-order : bonsound.co/inuktitutTP
Learning resources for National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21 - with more than 4,500 titles to choose from. GoodMinds.com provides culturally appropriate resources for schools, libraries & communities. @GoodMindsBooks: goodminds.com
Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! Let’s recognize and honour Indigenous culture, teachings and history! We encourage everyone to learn ONE Indigenous tradition today. #StrengthenOurNations Access our most recent Anishinaabe Dodemaag Teachings: youtube.com/watch?v=OknY8_…
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we are celebrating Indigenous heritage, diversity, and cultures, as well as the outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples throughout Canada! Here are 5 ways you can celebrate:

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