By Vivian CollingsThe impacts of the colonization of Canada on Indigenous culture was brought to light for students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School with a lesson in perspective.With Truth and Reconciliation Week held from Monday,…
Many swapped red for orange on July 1
By Vivian Collings While seas of people wearing red and white could be seen at numerous Canada Day celebrations across the county, many chose to stay home and wear orange to honour the people who…
HHSS students broaden understanding of Indigenous culture
Indigenous awareness week held at the high school By Grace OborneIt all started with one little bead for students at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. Eventually they were making felt pins for Water First donations.Earlier this…
Author Waubgeshig Rice visits HHSS
Haliburton Highlands Secondary School staff and students gained perspective with the opportunity to speak with Indigenous author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice on Monday, April 4. Christine Carr, a teacher at HHSS, organized the virtual presentation…
Conversations, greater awareness after Treaties Recognition Week
By Sue Tiffin Learning around Treaties Recognition Week at J.D.Hodgson Elementary School last week has led to conversations about history, but also current events, as students gain a greater awareness of treaties and the ongoing…