In collaboration with the Children's Community Network and School Health Support Services, Sagamok’s Parent Teacher Advisory Group (PTAG) hosted an Autism Awareness Presentation at Biidaaban on May 21. The presentation was geared towards parents, teachers and Education staff, and community members. Two sessions were held: the first was an informative session for educators following their workday, and a second from 5-7pm for community members that offered more parent/support focused information as well as 1-on-1 consultation time.
Congratulations to our evening session prize winners:
- Large houseplants: Dorothy Eshkakogan, Patricia Southwind, Barry Petahtagoose;
- Hanging Flower Baskets: Alicia Toulouse, Norma Petahtagoose; and
- Our 1-on-1 Session winner of a Tablet: Kristen Wolfear
All participants received storybooks and resource materials about autism, as well as student backpacks from School Health Support Services, and self-care packages from PTAG. Educators were provided with resource books for support within their classroom.
Chi miigwech from Allison Abitong (Special Education Coordinator) to School Health Support Services, Children's Community Network, and PTAG; to Colleen Toulouse (Student Support Resource Coordinator) for assisting with organizing the event; and to Becky Toulouse, (Biidaaban Principal) for hosting this event at the school and supporting autism awareness building for Sagamok’s educators and community members.
Miigwech to all parents and community members for attending the session, learning about autism, and supporting this very important presentation. It is a wonderful asset to be able to support our community, students, and families of anyone on the spectrum.