Civil Municipal - June 2024

Partnerships with the municipalities, and agencies such as EarlyON programs, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Contact North, and Anishinaabemowin Boodawe, an Indigenous language revitalization committee, showcases the district’s commitment to holistic community development. Morden Cormier underscores the significance of the collaboration between Superior-Greenstone and the First Nations, noting, “No longer are we the provider of education to First Nations in exchange for money for tuition. We are now partners in terms of ensuring that the approximately 50% of our students who identify as Indigenous are receiving the programs and services that they need in a timely way, and according to the desires of the First Nation communities where those children come from.” LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE As the Superior-Greenstone District School Board continues to evolve, it remains rooted in its mission to graduate learners who are prepared with the skills essential for success. As for the focus in the coming year, Morden Cormier asserts, “It’s making sure that every student can read at grade level, wants to come to school, and feels a sense of belonging in our buildings.” Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and a forward-thinking approach, SGDSB is nurturing student potential and embracing the richness of its communities. facilities are shared between the public, Catholic, and French school boards, further promoting the spirit of collaboration in the community. “The beauty is, for example, they have physical education together because there are not enough students without it to have a good game of volleyball,” says Morden Cormier. “They come together, and they make sure that it’s all about the children. It warms my heart because we are not about politics. We are about the children.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Terrace Bay Home Hardware www.homehardware.ca 218 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06 BUSINESS VIEW AGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01