The Lambton-Kent District School Board wants the entirety of First nations history taught in their schools, including the good, the bad and the ugly.
A letter will be sent to the Ministry of Education on behalf of the board. It asks for curriculum that discusses First Nations treaties as well as Canadian Indian Residential schools.
First Nations Trustee Lareina Rising says she was thrilled to see the Halton Board writing a similar letter.
"It's not only important everyone learn the history of Indian residential schools, but we acknowledge that we share this territory and live together. Reconciliation is really a joint responsibility."
Board Vice-Chair Jane Bryce says the LKDSB is joining a handful of other boards in an appeal to the province.
"I just hope the minister reads the letter, and students across the province get the opportunity to learn the history, even though it's not a pleasant history."
Indian Residential Schools, which were prominent in the late 19th centruy, attempted to remove First nations children from their communities and assimilate them into European-Canadian culture.
