Aboriginal Education in the Nicola-Similkameen Valleys

Land Acknowledgment

We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional ancestral, unceded, territory of the Nłaʔka'pmxux Nation and Syilx Nation.

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Acknowledging the territory is performed at any significant event such as school assemblies, awards, meetings, presentations, graduation, celebrations in Aboriginal communities are some examples. Acknowledging the territory is a way of honouring and showing respect for a group of people who have been living and working on this land from times before colonization. A "Welcome" to the territory is only offered by the First Nations people who are traditionally from the territory. Visitors, including everyone who is not a member of the traditional First Nation, would "acknowledge" the territory.

Who Are We?

School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is proud to serve students from our six local Bands, the Métis Nation and from Indigenous communities outside of our district. The Coldwater Band, Lower Nicola Band, Nooaitch Band, Shackan Band, Upper Nicola Band, Upper Similkameen Band, the Métis and School District #58 are mutually committed to the success and best education possible for all Indigenous Students.  Improving the area of Indigenous Education is a focus of our present work in the Nicola-Similkameen and we are committed to listening and working collaboratively with the First Nations and Métis community to do so. The School District No. 58 Aboriginal Education Program provides services to students of Indigenous Ancestry to enrich their school experience. A rich cultural component is provided to approximately 40% of our students who report Indigenous ancestry, Our Indigenous​ Education Enhancement Agreement provides the goals, strategies and structures as a framework for the success of our students. As outlined in our Local Education agreement, some examples are; “To ensure that they are confident in their self-identity, their families, their communities and traditional values, languages and cultures; To give them the skills they need to thrive in contemporary society, including 21st-century technological skills; To prepare them to access any opportunities they choose for higher learning, employment and life choices.”

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Interior Nations Drumming Protocol Meeting 1:00 pm
Interior Nations Drumming Protocol Meeting @ Merritt Civic Center
Feb 6 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
School District #58 would like to host a ‘Hand Drum Protocol’ meeting Saturday, February 6th, 2016 1:00 pm-6:00pm, in Merritt at the Civic Centre. At this time, we would like to extend an invite to Hand Drummers of the Sylix, Nlaka’pamux, Sewepemc and St’at’imc nations. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the protocols[...]
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SOAR Indspire Youth Conference (MSS)
SOAR Indspire Youth Conference (MSS) @ Westin Bayshore
Feb 10 – Feb 12 all day
MSS First Nation Support workers will be taking interested students to Vancouver to attend the annual Indspire Youth Conference. The group will depart MSS Wednesday afterschool and check into the hotel. Conference starts 8:30am.
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Aboriginal Youth Voice 12:00 pm
Aboriginal Youth Voice @ Merritt Board Office (Large Meeting Room)
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Aboriginal Youth Voice @ Merritt Board Office (Large Meeting Room) | Merritt | British Columbia | Canada
Aboriginal Student Voice meeting 12:15 pm
Aboriginal Student Voice meeting @ Scool Board Office
Feb 12 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
the group will meet to discuss old and new business.
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Culture Camp 9:00 am
Culture Camp @ Lower Nicola Band Office
Feb 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
 
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Pro D day 9:00 am
Pro D day
Feb 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 
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School District 58 Day of Drumming 10:00 am
School District 58 Day of Drumming @ Merritt Civic Center
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a day of Drumming, Singing a Traditional dance Participants from each school will be participating in this event.
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