Aboriginal Education in the Nicola-Similkameen Valleys
School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is proud to serve students from our six local Bands, the Metis Nation and from Aboriginal communities outside of our district. A rich cultural component is provided by, approximately 40% of our students who report Aboriginal ancestry. The Coldwater Band, Lower Nicola Band, Nooaitch Band, Shackan Band, Upper Nicola Band, Upper Similkameen Band, the Metis and School District #58 are mutually committed to the goal of personal success and the best education possible for all First Nations Students. Improving in the area of Aboriginal 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 community to do so.
First Nations Educational Contacts
Name
Shelley Oppenheim-Lacerte
Mandy Na'zinek Jimmie
Yvonne Joe
Leona Dumont
Nancy Saddleman
Martha Chillihitzia
Greta Brown
Christine Anderson
Travais Oppenheim
Cheryl Rule
Amanda Lamothe
Rod Anderson
Mellisa Pinyon
Keith Jager
Dawn Williams
Renee Hartwell
Jaclyn Whitecotton
Esther Shackelly
Amanda Adams
Position & Location
District Principal of Aboriginal Education
Nłeʔkepmxcin Teacher-MSS
Nłeʔkepmxcin Teacher/FNSW – NCE
Nłeʔkepmxcin Teacher–MSS, DVE & MCE
Nsyilxcən Teacher-MCE & MSS
FNSW - MCE
FNSW - MCE
FNSW – DVE
FNSW – MSS
FNSW – MSS
FNSW – MSS
FNSW – MSS
FNSW - MSS
FNSW - KLC
FNSW – CVE
FNSW - PSS & The Bridge
FNSW - JAE & VFE
FNSW - MBE
FNSW - NCE
SD#58 Aboriginal Advisory Council
Name
Debra Manuel
Charlene McRae
Sharon Parsons
Jessie Voght-Aljam
Kathy Jumbo
Betty Ann McDonnell
Mike Allison
Burt Bergmann
Leroy Slanzi
Stephen McNiven
Barbara Ross
John Chenoweth
Organization
Shackan Band
Upper Nicola Band, Education Coordinator
Lower Nicola Band, Education Coordinator
Coldwater Band, Education Coordinator
Nooaitch Band, Education Coordinator
Metis Rep
Upper Similkameen Indian Band Rep
Nicola-Canford Elementary, Principal
Merritt Secondary, Principal
SD No. 58 Superintendent
SD No. 58 Secretary Treasurer
School District No. 58 Trustee