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Winlaw Aboriginal Education

This year, the #sd8abed department is committed to bringing Indigenous teachings into all schools, for full school assemblies and/or multi-class performances.  These opportunities honour rights holders, local knowledge and give all students an opportunity to learn and engage throug

In recent weeks at Hume Elementary we have been finishing up the story of "Sila and the Land" by Shelby Angalik (Inuk), Ariana Roundpoint (Mohawk), and Lindsay DuPré (Métis). Lessons from the Land that we have learned alongside Sila have included:

We hope your start to the year 2024 has been great so far. Recognizing we may experiences difficult times during these winter months, SD8 Aboriginal Education shares these Indigenous Wellness Resources.

WEG Drum Making Journey

First published on the SD8 Aboriginal Education site

In 2021, a young girl in Saskatchewan chose to wear a traditional Ribbon Skirt to her school formal. Her choice of what she was wearing was shamed by a staff at her school.

Storytelling:

Dear Families, friends and colleagues,

Midwinter is upon us - a time when SD8 students and educators look forward to sharing and showing what children have learned and the talents they have developed in the first half of the school year.