Elections for a New Indigenous Student Trustee for the 2025-2026 School Year

We have an exciting leadership opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) secondary students. 

In September, there will be a new OCDSB Indigenous Student Trustee to represent First Nations, Métis and Inuit students as part of the OCDSB Board of Trustees. 

This individual will help highlight the perspectives of Indigenous students during important conversations at the school board. It is also a great way for the student to learn about how the education system works and develop their professional skills as a leader and communicator. 

There will be an election for Indigenous Student Trustee on February 27, 2025. First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who will be in Grades 11-12 in September 2025 are welcome to run for election.

All First Nations, Métis and Inuit secondary students are eligible to vote.

For more information, Indigenous students are invited to come to one of our student information sessions to learn more about the OCDSB's Indigenous Student Trustee position.

Indigenous students in grades 7 and 8 are welcome to attend the virtual information session on February 18th and election for Indigenous Student Trustee on February 27th to gain an early understanding about this opportunity before they begin their high school journey. If you are an Indigenous student in grade 7 or 8 that would like to attend, the student’s parents/guardian are asked to please email Kris Meawasige at kris.meawasige@ocdsb.ca. 

There are three upcoming information sessions you may sign up to attend:

• February 11th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Woodroffe High School (limited number of spots available - transportation can be provided)
• February 13th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Gloucester High School (limited number of spots available - transportation can be provided)
• February 18th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm via Google Meet.

Next steps:

Add your name to our voting list and join our information session: Please complete this form for more information about how to vote and register for one of our information sessions. 

Questions?

Contact Kris Meawasige (kris.meawasige@ocdsb.ca) or Chantel Verner (chantel.verner@ocdsb.ca).