Back again this year - after school Powwow Fancy Dance classes and we have added an exciting new option: Metis Jigging with Jillian Currie! For this year, Powwow will be taught by Shyama Priya Starting February 3, 2020 the classes will be held on Monday afternoons. Students will be asked to perform on May 14, May 26, and June 18. Interested students: Please contact Aurore … [Read more...] about Jigging and Powwow Fancy Dance classes
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SFU Mathcatcher Festival and Website
To promote mathematics among Aboriginal learners, SFU has created a series of stories with mathematical themes. These stories are based on the storytelling tradition of Aboriginal peoples. The stories have been translated into several Aboriginal languages. Take a moment to scroll down through their Webpage and click on each of the stories….you will see and hear many different … [Read more...] about SFU Mathcatcher Festival and Website
Ignite!
Grade 6 students from across SD42 gathered at Westview Secondary for two days of connection and cultural learning. Students received a traditional welcome from Katzie Elder, Colleen Pierre, and Metis Senator, Philip Gladue, joined them on day 2 of the event! On Day 1, students were organized into clans and rotated through 4 of 8 cultural activities - lacrosse, beading, … [Read more...] about Ignite!
Sacred Circle
This year we held our first Sacred Circle event for grade 9 and grade 10 students. The 3 day event was held throughout Katzie Territory: Day 1 – South Bonson Community Center Day 2 - Alouette Lake Day 3 – Katzie First Nation Goals of Sacred Circle: Sacred Circle educates and motivates First Nations, Metis and Inuit youth to make change and become leaders in … [Read more...] about Sacred Circle
Eric Langton students participate in Traditional Aboriginal Games Day
Students at Eric Langton Elementary learned more about Aboriginal culture by participating in a series of fun, interactive activities during the school’s inaugural Traditional Aboriginal Games Day last month. Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District Aboriginal Education Leadership students hosted the event, which included traditional games such as double ball, lacrosse, … [Read more...] about Eric Langton students participate in Traditional Aboriginal Games Day