Parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose Indigenous ancestry. No proof of ancestry is required.
Voluntary self-identification is for anyone with status and non-status Indigenous ancestry.
With information collected through self-identification, the School Board is able to:Support the success of Indigenous students by providing programming, resources, and encouraging student agency.
Complete an online form or contact the principal at your child’s school or call 1-888-526-5552.
The OP-6211 Voluntary Self-Identification for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Students policy may be found on the policies page.
No, you do not have to live on a reserve to self-identify your child’s Indigenous ancestry.
No. If a student has Indigenous ancestry, they are encouraged to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. No proof is required.
All information will be securely stored to respect privacy and used only as a means to enhance Indigenous education programs with the school board. This information will be treated in the same manner as the Ontario Student Record and is protected by the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
No, this is an ongoing opportunity to help us in our efforts to support Indigenous students and families.
If you require this information in an accessible format, contact Communications Services at [email protected].
300 County Road 36, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R4
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Lindsay Education Centre
300 County Road 36, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4R4
Muskoka Education Centre
1271 Cedar Lane, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1N4
Phone: 1-888-526-5552
Email: [email protected]