Back to school time is here - did you know that Jordan's Principle can support First Nations children's educational needs? To learn more about how to submit a request, check out the images below, and visit fncaringsociety.com/jordans-princi… for more info! 🧸

Attention educators! As you gear up to go back to school, learn more about how you can incorporate reconciliation & social justice in your classroom. Head over to the Spirit Bear Virtual School to find free resources to support your teaching this upcoming school year📚uOttawa Education

In this webinar, Cindy Blackstock, Brittany Mathews & David Taylor will provide background on Jordan's Principle & the current non-compliance motion & discuss what to watch for during the Sept. 10-12 Tribunal Hearing. Register Here: bit.ly/3MgkO3V Conway Baxter Wilson LLP/s.r.l. University of Alberta Faculty of Education

Will you be receiving human rights compensation? You can still watch our Financial Literacy video series to make sure you're aware of the basics of keeping yourself and your finances in a good place. Watch the videos and access even more resources here: fncaringsociety.com/i-am-witness/r…

Don't forget! Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation 2025 calendar is available for presale. Visit the Caring Society shop to get yours today 📆 fncaringsociety.com/shop

In this webinar, we'll cover the history of Jordan's Principle & previous non-compliance orders, the current non-compliance motion, what the Caring Society is asking for, the positions of the other parties, & implications for long term reform. Join us! bit.ly/3Z1w8bU

Important Update! The AFN’s Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program has been postponed. Read the news release here: afn.ca/all-news/news/…

Educators, have you incorporated Spirit Bear's Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action into your teaching yet? Available in English and French, it's a great way to teach children of all ages about reconciliation & our responsibilities to one another 🧡

Today! Cindy Blackstock, Brittany Mathews & David Taylor will give background info on Jordan's Principle & discuss the current non-compliance motion & what to watch for during the Sept. 10-12 Tribunal Hearing. Register Here: bit.ly/3MgkO3V @FNCARES University of Alberta Faculty of Education

We can't bear to wait! If you've already purchased a pair, tag us in posts showing how you're rocking your Spirit Bear socks. If you still need a pair, head over to our shop to get yours today 🧦🧸 fncaringsociety.com/shop

One month until #OrangeShirtDay! What will you do to honour residential school survivors and make a commitment to reconciliation? Whether you're on Algonquin territory in Ottawa or elsewhere, see below to learn about all the ways you can spend your day! fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt-d…

Class is back in session! Wishing all the students, educators, & parents a great first day back at school 📚 Remember, you can continue to learn with Spirit Bear year-round by consulting his free resources through the Spirit Bear Virtual School! fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/sp…

The Caring Society is partnering with A7G and BeechwoodCemetery to host events in honour of Orange Shirt Day 🧡 🔶 For more information and to register to participate, please visit fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt-d…

Perfect for educators heading back to school, Spirit Bear TV offers students the chance to follow along with Spirit Bear's journey to learning about reconciliation! English, French subtitled & closed captioned versions available here: vimeo.com/spiritbeartv

Missed the webinar last week? Watch it now on our YouTube channel. Links posted during the webinar are listed in the information section below the video. 💙🧸 FNCARES University of Alberta Faculty of Education David Taylor Cindy Blackstock bit.ly/3Z6pqRP

Attention students! The 2024-25 Dr. Joy Calkin $5,000 awards, and the Francine and Gerison Lansdown Student Essay awards are now open; the deadline is December 31st. To learn more about the award criteria, visit: carleton.ca/landonpearsonc….

🔸 Will we see you at the events taking place at Beechwood Cemetery & Downtown Ottawa for Orange Shirt Day? 🔸 Register your spot at the links below! Beechwood: ow.ly/VkbG50TgFr8 Downtown: ow.ly/fhjU50TgFre

We are pawsitively thrilled to share that Spirit Bear's books are available as eBooks! If you're looking for a more accessible way to follow along with Spirit Bear's adventures, find his books on eReader platforms such as Kobo, Apple and OverDrive.