Blog Posts

Métis Elder Bob Adams was an active member of the West Kootenay Métis Society and was president for many years.

Rosemont Elementary Aboriginal Education raises a tipi

A curated collection of happenings across SD8 schools and worksites that further our five strategic priorities: lifelong learners; connected learners; caring and inclusive learning culture; cultural and identity development; and career development.

Information and resources for Ktunaxa Literacy and Language month

Outlines Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Includes link for all schools to access for resources and info for all school assemblies on September 29.

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is always exciting and full of promise for each child in kindergarten through grade 12.

Way, ki’suk kyukyit & tansi,

June is Indigenous History Month. June is also 2S&LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. June 21, 2025 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

We acknowledge, respect, and honour the First Nations in whose traditional territories the Kootenay Lake School District operates and all Indigenous people residing within the boundaries of School District 8.