Gabrielle Fayant
Date: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Gabrielle Fayant for OCDSB staff and grade 7 to 12 students.
Gabrielle is an award-winning woman for her work in her community, her dedication to supporting young people, and amplifying grassroots efforts. Gabrielle is passionate about cultural resurgence, revitalization and restitution for all Indigenous peoples. Gabrielle is the co-founder and co-CEO of an Indigenous youth-led and driven non-profit, Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G).
Twin Flames
Date: February 9, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Join the OCDSB, OCSB and CDSBEO for a virtual live concert with multi-award winning musicians Twin Flames. This event is open to OCDSB students in grades 7-12.
Please note that this session will not be recorded as the OCDSB is not hosting this event.
Autumn Peltier
Date: January 19th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Autumn Peltier for OCDSB staff and students in grades 7 to 12.

Emily Marie Seguin
Dates: Tuesday, January 12 and Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Time: 9:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents two webinars with Emily Marie Seguin, for OCDSB staff and students in JK to grade 6.
Emily Marie Seguin is an emerging performer, writer, theatre creator and visual artist. Hailing from the Oji-Algonquin Nations surrounding Golden Lake, she is a mixed two-spirit Anishinaabekwe, creating work to honor her ancestors and reclaim artistic spaces.
Additional Resources:
The Story of Sound Workshop Breakdown (English)
The Story of Sound Workshop Breakdown (French)
Kanahus Manuel
Date:Friday, December 11th, 2020
Time:1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This rare and special live stream will feature Kanahus Manuel from the west coast (Secwepemc and Ktunaxa) who will be speaking to students in grades 9 to 12 on current events taking place on Indigenous lands in British Columbia.
This session will be moderated by Isaac Murdoch (Serpent River First Nation) and together they will highlight the connections between colonialism and climate change, resource extraction and violence against Indigenous peoples, and how students can play an important role in solidarity and action movements.