Grade 9 Students Learn about Traditional Indigenous Mathematics

Last week, Mr. Moorlag's Grade 9 Math students took a break from their textbooks and participated in listening to a livestream hosted by the Ontario Science Centre, featuring Bryan Bellefeuille, Anishinaabe of the Nipissing First Nation.
Mr. "Belle" discussed the use of traditional indigenous mathematics - from making tools and measuring trees to building canoes and cooking meals.

The students enjoyed participating in the live chat, and asked and answered quite a few questions to better understand the way mathematics is used in Indigenous communities.
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Land Acknowledgment

The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.

School Information

13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5 
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Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.