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Latest NewsSep 30, 2020
Joseph Naytowhow speaks on Residential Schools: My truth is Your truth. We are All in this together.
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day in Canada, a commemorative day honouring Phyllis (Jack) Webstad personal story AND acknowledging and bringing awareness to ALL residential school survivors – with the heart felt expression “Every Child Matters!”
IISB Speaker, storyteller, and elder, Joseph Naytowhow elevates our understanding with his experience in Residential School. Joseph recently spoke with Lululemon, providing precious insight, wisdom and moving personal stories highlighting the significance of Orange Shirt Day. His powerful words resonate with all as a call to action, “My truth, is Your truth. We are All in this together.”
If you would like to learn more about Orange Shirt Day and Phyllis Webstand’s story visit:
https://www.orangeshirtday.org
To Learn more about Residential Schools visit Canada’s National Center for Truth and Reconciliation:
Latest News / Events
Latest NewsMar 3, 2021
In Say Magazine’s February 2021 Education Guide, IISB’s story of working with RIIPEN is featured.
“At the IISB, one of SAY Magazine’s long-time partners, educating others on Indigenous perspectives and knowledge is what they do. Building relationships with clients so their speakers can go forward in an honoured way is their business. IISB champions build bridges of understanding and help make positive change in their clients’ current practices, policies and mindsets.
Riipen has taken “Making Education Work for You” to a new level in working with IISB, building stronger ties with the education system. IISB not only achieved their goals of educating future leaders, but they transformed their business and the lives of their staff in the process.”
Latest NewsOct 30, 2020
IBM is rewriting normal & IISB's Neurodiversity expert Jolene Stockman is helping them to get there!
“Neurodiversity is a superpower,” says Jolene, and “Autism friendly is actually Human friendly”.
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Mar 3, 2021
In Say Magazine’s February 2021 Education Guide, IISB’s story of working with RIIPEN is featured.
Oct 30, 2020
IBM is rewriting normal & IISB's Neurodiversity expert Jolene Stockman is helping them to get there!
Sep 30, 2020
Joseph Naytowhow speaks on Residential Schools: My truth is Your truth. We are All in this together.
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