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As an ongoing conversation in our school, teachers will be discussing residential schools, Indigenous ways of knowing, and honouring Indigenous cultures, communities, and peoples, in an age-appropriate manner.  It is an important part in the reconciliation process and it is key to moving Canada forward.  Through education we are able to make a difference and bring about positive change and understanding.  

 

On September 30th please encourage your child to wear an orange shirt in recognition of the struggles endured by Indigenous children during the tenure of residential schools and in solidarity with Indigenous people; however, we understand not everyone will be able to find or wear an orange shirt.  The school will also have orange ribbons that students can wear.

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To learn more about Orange Shirt Day:  https://irshdc.ubc.ca/orangeshirtday/#:~:text=Every%20year%20on%20September%2030th,c%20Xgat'tem%20First%20Nation.

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Below are some resources that teachers are sharing with students.  Please feel free to share or discuss with your child at home:

 

Indigenous Stories & Authors:

Stand Like a Cedar, Nicola I. Campbell

Lila and the Crow, by Gabrielle Grimard

47000 Beads, by Koja and Angel Adeyoka

Treaty Words, by Nicola I. Campbell

Mii Maanda Ezhi-gkendmaanh / This is How I Know, by Brittany Lubi

The Sharing Circle, by Theresa Meuse-Dallien

Kaqtukowa’tekete’w / The Thundermaker, by Alan Syliboy

 

Residential Schools:

Orange Shirt Day https://youtu.be/hBvA1cNo7o8

When we were alone https://youtu.be/OyPYnW3LCiU

Stolen Words https://youtu.be/GJxpzyVRc7w

When I was eight https://youtu.be/LSBrkJn3NeI

I am not a number https://youtu.be/p2MP5ioGHAc

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Thank you for participating in these important discussions with your child/ren.