Non-instructional Day
2026-01-27, 2026-02-13, 2026-05-13

Family Day
2026-02-16

Bannock and Books with Joseph Dandurand
2026-02-18 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Westview Secondary, 20905 Wicklund Avenue, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2x 0T8, Canada
The second SD42 Indigenous Education Bannock and Books is coming up!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
3:30 to 4:30 pm.
Indigenous Education District Library @ Westview Secondary
Join us for an afternoon of connection, stories, and bannock! Central zone students and families are invited to a special event featuring guest author Joseph Dandurand from Kwantlen First Nation. Joseph will share his inspiring words through his many picture books such as The Bears and the Magic Masks. This engaging session will nurture creativity, well-being, and cultural appreciation. Space is limited to 30 students.
There is space for 30 students for Central Zone Elementary Schools Indigenous families (Yennadon/Eric Langley/ Glenwood/Golden Ears/Harry Hooge/Kanaka Creek/Laity View). Registration is required.
Register HERE.
Next Bannock and Books sessions:
East Zone Schools – March 10, 2026

Spring Break
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-29

Schools reopen after Spring Break
2026-03-30

FRIS Braids on the Land Nature Group
2026-03-31 - 2026-05-12 | Fraser River Indigenous Sociery, 11830 223rd Street (2nd floor), Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 5Y1, Canada
The Fraser River Indigenous Society Braids on the Land is a facilitated nature group based on the book, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults. This group is open to self identifying Indigenous children and youth aged 10 to 18 yrs. The group will explore Indigenous teachings, relationships with the land, storytelling, and community stewardship through discussion, creative activities, and land-based learning.
Schedule and Location
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
All sessions – except for field trips – will be held at the FRIS (2nd Floor, 11830 223 Street, Maple Ridge). Outside activities will be in the FRIS garden or within the city block FRIS is located on.
Scheduled Field Trip Sessions
Tuesday March 31, 2026 – Kanaka Creek Regional Park Fraser Riverfront (River Road) and Tuesday April 21, 2026 – Alco Park. (Caregivers are required to participate in field trip sessions)
REGISTER BY MARCH 27, 2026
To REGISTER contact: info@frisociety.ca
Caregiver Consent Form

Call for Poster Designs - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
Please submit your name, age and artwork (high resolution pdf/jpg) to: events@plea.bc.ca

Good Friday
2026-04-03

Easter Monday
2026-04-06

Victoria Day
2026-05-18

Last Day for Students
2026-06-24

Schools Close for Summer Break
2026-06-25
