SD42 Indigenous Education

Victoria Day - Holiday
2025-05-19 | BC

Feast & Festivities - An Evening of Indigenous Food and Joy
2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Please join Katzie First Nation and the Indigenous Education Department at SD#42 for an event taking place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm on the Katzie First Nation Territory. The evening will include food provided by Pipam catering, carnival games and an Indigenous Food scavenger hunt. There will be gifts bags for each family and amazing door prizes to be won. Most important, this is a time for families and the school community to come together and continue to build community.
Important Transportation Information: Due to parking limitations at Katzie First Nation, we have provided a bus service to families from either Pitt Meadows Secondary School or Thomas Haney Secondary School. Buses will leave from either location at 4:15 pm and bring you to Katzie First Nation. Buses will leave the venue at 7:00 pm.
Unfortunately at this event we will be unable to accommodate food allergies. If you require dietary adaptation, we recommend bringing your own dish.
You must register to attend this event. Registration is limited to 160 guests, so please register early. Use the QR code in the Feast & Festivities Event Flyer or use the registration link below:
Register at: Feasts & Festivities – An Evening of Indigenous Food & Joy

FRIS Online Workshop : Calming the Storm
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Register with: eyassistant@frisociety.ca

Vancouver International Children's Festival - Indigenous Programming
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-01 | Granville Island, BC, Canada
Families can purchase tickets at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival website.

Exhibition - Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist - Fort Langley National Historic Site
2025-05-28 - 2025-09-14 | Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave, Langley Twp, British Columbia, V1M 2R5, Canada
Fort Langley National Historic Site is proud to present Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist, a powerful touring exhibition created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver, opening Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
This exhibit explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George (1899–1981)—longshoreman, actor, musician, lecturer, poet, activist, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Born Geswanouth Slahoot and raised on the Burrard Indian Reserve #3, Chief Dan George was the son of hereditary chief George Sla-holt. He spent much of his early life working as a longshoreman and logger before rising to international fame in the 1960s and 70s as an actor, musician, and public speaker. Dan George appeared in many television, movie and stage productions in which he worked to promote a better understanding of First Nations people.
Chief Dan George’s words and actions still resonate strongly today. This exhibition connects the past to the present, telling the history of Chief Dan George and Indigenous rights. Through his story, visitors will also gain insight into key moments in the First Nations rights movement in British Columbia and across Canada.
Chief Dan George – Actor and Activist officially opens on the second floor of the Big House on May 28, 2025, and runs until September 14, 2025. Entry is included in general admission. Free admission for youths 17 and under.

Family Event - Stoodis: Getting Ready for National Indigenous Heritage Month
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Maple Ridge Secondary School, 21911 – 122 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3X2, Canada
To SD42 Indigenous families,
Please join us for a fun filled evening to prepare for National Indigenous Heritage Month in June.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Maple Ridge Secondary School (welcome table at the front door)
At the welcome table, families and participants will pick up a food voucher for one of the three food trucks listed below. Each truck will have water available. Enjoy a handheld meal during the evening’s event.

Tradish Bannock Food Truck
Dogfather Food Truck
Big Red’s Poutine Food Truck

The Indigenous Heritage Month Family Event will include dance/music/hands on activities. At the entrance family groups will receive one rotation and visit three different learning experiences from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All door prizes will be done in the first half hour. One family take away bag will be ready at 7 p.m. for each family group.
We look forward to seeing families at our last family gathering for the school year 2024-2025. It was a busy and fun series filled with joy.
Register here: Registration for May 29 Family Event

UBC Summer Science Program Application Deadline - June 1, 2025
2025-06-01 | BC
Don’t miss this great summer opportunity! The UBC Summer Science Program is an Indigenous-led one-week cultural, health, and science program for Indigenous students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall (September 2025).
For details and dates, see the information poster below and go to the Summer Science Program Information webpage.
Applications are open! Apply online via the Qualtrics Online Form or via email/mail. Application deadline is June 1st, 2025.

Last day of school for students
2025-06-25 | BC

School closes for summer holidays
2025-06-26 | BC

Indigenous Rookie League - Summer 2025
2025-07-01 - 2025-08-30 | BC
Register online now at: https://www.mnbc.ca/indigenous-rookie-league

School opens following summer holidays
2025-09-02 | BC

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30 | BC

Winter break
2025-12-20 - 2026-01-04 | BC

Schools reopen after winter break
2026-01-05 | BC

Teachings of the Land - Pitt Meadows Public Library
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | PItt Meadows Public Library, 200 12099 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 0E5
Teachings of the Land
January 22, 2026 – 5:30 pm
FVRL – Pitt Meadows Public Library
Join us for a gentle and reflective workshop exploring the ancestral teachings of the Katzie First Nation territory. Guided by Len Pierre, we will learn how the land shapes our relationships, responsibilities, and reconciliation. This session offers stories and insights inviting deep listening and meaningful connection. Open to all who wish to learn, grow, and walk respectfully with the land.
This is a catered event. Registration is Required.
Register at: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/13769#registration_form

Len Pierre (he/him) – Owner & CEO of Len Pierre Consulting – Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. Len is an award winning entrepreneur, professor, consultant, TEDx Speaker, social activist, change agent, & traditional knowledge sharer. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. Len holds a Masters degree in Education from Simon Fraser University focusing on Indigenous curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various organizations across colonial Canada. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind, and hopes to be received in the same way.

Non-instructional Day
2026-01-27, 2026-02-13 | BC

Family Day
2026-02-16 | BC

Spring Break
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-29 | BC

Schools reopen after Spring Break
2026-03-30 | BC
