Still I Rise

Still I Rise is a free one-day opportunity for Indigenous youth, educators and community members to learn, connect and share.
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Page last updated October 31, 2023

Thanks for joining us for Still I Rise - Fall 2023!

We're thankful to all the Elders, students, teachers, speakers and attendees who helped make this event so great!

 

Stay tuned for more details for Still I Rise 2024!

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still I Rise is for all grade 6-12 youth in Canada.

This event serves as an excellent opportunity to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike in walking together towards reconciliation.

High school students may be eligible to earn credits for participating in Still I Rise. Check out the Curriculum Connections section for more information.

Still I Rise will celebrate Indigenous stories, foster resilience for Indigenous youth and encourage reconciliation for all in attendance. The event will feature Indigenous speakers and highlight stories of amazing work being done by the schools and groups in attendance.

Check out the draft agenda here.

Still I Rise will be a one-day virtual event held over zoom. Students can join individually if they are learning remotely, or classes can join altogether.

Still I Rise is a free event. Registration is required to join.

  • Presenters and participants are encouraged (but not required) to share their pronouns in their Zoom name.
  • Presenters will be provided with tips to make their presentation as accessible as possible for all participants.
  • Ever Active Schools will implement live captions on all presentations.
  • More considerations are in place, but if you have any specific requests or questions, please reach out.

Partners

Thank you to our event partners, without whom this event would not be possible:

Curriculum Connections: Outcome Mapping

This document is intended to support teachers in connecting and assessing learning outcomes that are addressed through Still I Rise event sessions.

If you are looking to support high school students in earning 1 CTS credit for their participation, reach out for support from the Ever Active Schools team!