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

Leonard Antione

Yvonne Joe

Angela McIvor

Leona Dumont

Martha Chillihitzia

Greta Brown

Christine Anderson

Cheryl Rule

Travais Oppenheim

Amanda Lamothe

Melissa Pinyon

Lara Coutlee

Keith Jager

Dawn Williams

Esther Shackelly

Gerome Garcia

Krista Szymczak

Renee Hartwell

Ally Goreas

Position & Location

District Principal of Aboriginal Education

Nłeʔkepmxcin Teachers-MSS

Nłeʔkepmxcin Teachers-MSS

Nłeʔkepmxcin Teacher– NCE

Nłeʔkepmxcin Teacher– NCE

Nłeʔkepmxcin Teacher–MSS, DVE & MCE

FNSW - MCE

FNSW - MCE

FNSW – DVE

FNSW – SCIDES

FNSW – MSS & CLC

FNSW – MSS

FNSW – MSS

FNSW - MSS

FNSW - MSS & CLC

FNSW - CVE

FNSW - MBE

FNSW - NCE

FNSW - JAE & VFE

FNSW - PSS & The Bridge

FNSW – Relief

SD#58 Aboriginal Advisory Council

Name

Arnie Lampreau
Charlene McRae
Sharon Parsons
Laura Antoine
Kathy Jumbo
Betty Ann McDonnell
Kelly L'Hirondelle
Mike Allison
Burt Bergmann
Leroy Slanzi
Stephen McNiven
Barbara Ross
John Chenoweth

Organization

Shackan Band, Chief
Upper Nicola Band, Education Coordinator
Lower Nicola Band, Education Coordinator
Coldwater Band, Administrator
Nooaitch Band, Education Coordinator
Metis Rep
Conayt Exclusive Director
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