Blog Posts

As we near winter break

At Salmo Elementary,  we have been joyfully celebrating Indigenous Brilliance in many meaningful ways. One teaching shared with me by Donna Wright emphasized the deep interconnectedness of culture and well-being- a lesson that has profoundly guided us. 

In November at Wildflower Nelson we dove deep into Indigenous Veterans Day and Métis Awareness month. We started our month learning about legendary Canadian Indigenous Athlete, Tom Longboat and his connection to Indigenous Veterans Day.

Tom had many accomplishments, such as:

This year at Blewett Elementary, our school community is focusing on integrating Indigenous ways of knowing, being, histories, and perspectives into our everyday learning. Our school community has begun and will continue to integrate these teachings through storytelling, art, music, circle, and other traditional practices. 

Rock Your Moccs week is November 10-16 2024. Rock Your Moccs is an event to amplify Indigenous traditions of footwear and to honour how the styles vary from Nation to Nation. Wear moccasins this week to connect with your Nation.. to honour Indigenous traditions.. and to start conversations around our traditions.

School District #8 Kootenay Lake acknowledges Metis Awareness Month

The Teepee is the Teacher 

At Salmo Secondary School we are committed to structuring the way we function with the Circle of Courage. We always take a day at the beginning of the school year to focus on belonging and take our entire school up to Champion Lakes for a day of connecting and building school spirit.