SFU has an amazing program to help indigenous students transition into post-secondary to assure success. They will receive first year academic credits in humanities and social sciences with Indigenous Perspectives. This transition program is done in small cohort-style classes and a supportive atmosphere to help guide students into university life. This program may be of … [Read more...] about SFU Indigenous University Preparation Program (IUPP)
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Equity In Action – Student Input
This year, School District 42 joined the provincial Equity in Action Project as one of the 15 school districts that will be starting the project during the 2020/2021 school year. As this is the first year of the project for SD42, the focus will be on introducing the team of researchers for the project, creating relationships, and beginning the consultation, collaboration, and … [Read more...] about Equity In Action – Student Input
Aboriginal Parents as Literacy Supports Session #2
APALS session #2 for this year is scheduled for March 2, 2021. Parents and caregivers can pick up their book bag at Westview Secondary at 1 pm on February 26, 2021 or from the Katzie First Nations Early Years Centre on the same date. See attached information for more information about this early literacy event for pre-school aged children. APALS March 2nd 5.30 pm … [Read more...] about Aboriginal Parents as Literacy Supports Session #2
Aboriginal Parents As Literacy Supports (APALS) sessions for preschool aged children
For parents and caregivers of children aged 3-5 years old, these sessions provide strategies to support early literacy learning. Led by educators of the Aboriginal Education Department in collaboration with Katzie Early Years Centre, there are three sessions planned over the winter and spring. The first session is January 26 from 5-6 pm and will be held via Zoom. Book bags … [Read more...] about Aboriginal Parents As Literacy Supports (APALS) sessions for preschool aged children
SD42 Virtual Celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Please join us for our virtual celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 19 from 1-4 pm. Program and biographies of our special guests can be found here: National Indigenous Peoples' Day_Program and Bios Link to enter the private Zoom room for this celebration will be sent via the parent portal. Aboriginal Support Workers at your school will also have the … [Read more...] about SD42 Virtual Celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day