MS/SS Advisor Morning Addresses Access to Clean Water
Today’s Advisor Morning for both Middle and Senior Schools was organized by the Social Justice and Environmental Clubs in an effort to increase awareness about the Indigenous water crisis.
Some statistics and factual information was shared to facilitate discussions in each homeroom about how the United Nations first declared access to safe, affordable water and sanitation services as a basic human right in 2002, yet now 20 years later, long-term advisories are still in effect in Indigenous communities.
Students then watched and discussed the short documentary, The Water Walker, about a teenaged Anishinaabe water activist who became a defender of and advocate for clean drinking water in Indigenous communities around the world.
For Earth Day tomorrow, MS and SS students are encouraged to wear Earth Day coloured shirts with their uniforms (kilt and pants). Next week, there will be a dress down day for Water First in both MS and SS Schools; a recommendation made by the Grade 9s who studied the Indigenous water crisis. Water First is Canada's leading NGO dedicated to helping Indigenous communities address local water challenges through education, training & collaboration.
"Our work helps address water challenges in Indigenous communities in Canada through education, training and meaningful collaboration. It is just one part of a solution to the water crisis facing many Indigenous communities." - Water First
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
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
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.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
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.
