Home » News » Finding the threads that binds us all Wilberforce Elementary School students Grade 7 Jordan Amos, left, and Grade 8 Shalynn Badger hold up their mittens they made because of the Indigenous holiday celebration event, which was held virtually. Students were able to take home a pair of mittens they made. Subumitted by Barb Davies Finding the threads that binds us all By Darren Lum Earlier this month, students at the Cardiff Elementary School and Wilberforce Elementary School learned about the important role nature plays during the year for Indigenous people, particularly during the holiday season. Led by Metis Nation’s Melissa Perry and Tammy Hoover, the multi-day virtual lesson held on Dec. 2 and 4 was facilitated by the Trillium Lakelands District, which gave students here in the Highlands and across the board an opportunity to not just learn, but feel open to share their own family traditions.