Indigenous Education
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ supports the qathet Regional District, which is the traditional and treaty territory of the Tla'amin Nation. There are 467 Indigenous students who make up ~12% of the total student population. An Indigenous student is someone who self-identifies as having First Nation (status or non-status), Metis, or Inuit ancestry.
Goals
The overarching goal of the Indigenous Education department is to support the holistic success of Indigenous students through enriched experiences and opportunities.
Role of Indigenous Education
- Educating the hearts and minds of students, staff, and community.
- Working to build foundational understandings of place history and impacts of colonial history on Indigenous people.
- Valuing and validating Indigenous knowledge, worldviews, and perspectives.
- Advocating for Indigenous students
- Supporting life-long learning and holistic well-being for Indigenous students.
- Support classroom teachers in decolonizing practices and equity for Indigenous learners.
- Indigenizing educational environments and opportunities.
Elementary | Secondary |
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čɛpθ (Auntie/Uncle) | čɛpθ (Auntie/Uncle) |
Indigenous Success Teacher | Indigenous Success Teacher |
Elder In-Residence | Elder In-Residence |