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Tawnshi/Tanshi!

November is Metis Awareness Month in SD8! 

We've got a number of exciting plans to celebrate Metis culture. 

Online offerings: (email danica.weager@sd8.bc.ca for links to join) 

Monday November 7 from 8:45 to 9:30am PST

November 8th is a day marked to honour the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the Canadian Military.

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: 

At Erickson School each class is learning more every year about the former Residential Schools and Erickson School today. They have been talking about how they feel at their school today and how this differs from back then.

Please check out some photos below:

The Gr. 2/3 class with their art projects for Truth and Reconciliation

September was a busy month filled with adjustments, new routines, and new connections.  Jesse and Liv, Aboriginal Academic Success Teachers, had a fabulous time connecting with our new Grade 10 cohort and reconnecting with 11s and 12s and are thrilled to have the opportunity to work together on creating a rich, exciting, Ab Ed program for the 2022/23 school year!

There are still two more virtual beading sessions in October! All are welcome to come together via Microsoft Teams to share beadwork teachings together in a safe and supported space. Sessions take place on Wednesday October 19 and 26th from 12:30-1:15pm. 

Come join Jesse and Danica for teachings on how to make a beaded poppy to honour Indigenous Veterans. 

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: 

Truth and Reconciliation requires deep, personal and professional reflections and shared learning.  Please see the link below for my relfections this year:

Truth and Reconciliation 2022.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Kukwstsétsemc ~ thank you,

Aboriginal Education in School District 8, Kootenay Lake, is honoured to continue growing awareness for survivors of the Indian Residential School system in Canada, and those who did not return. This year, we recognise Orange Shirt Day at all schools and programs in our District and will provide information and resources for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

Read the Superintendent's Report each month on the website for: