Blog Posts

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. 

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.

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: 

See below for a welcome back letter, from District Principal Aboriginal Education, Gail Higginbottom.

2022 Welcome Back Letter

Today for National Indigenous History Month, the District Aboriginal Team is celebrating everything Indigenous and everyone Indigenous in SD8. We honour the Elders. We amplify the culture holders. We aknowledge the knowledge keepers. We celebrate people who are embedded in culture.

Today for National Indigenous History Month, the District Aboriginal Team discusses the land, relationships with the land, and the revitalization of land-based teachings.

For this week in National Indigenous History Month, the District Aboriginal Team offers insight into Indigenous Music and Musicians.