Indigenous Education
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Our First Nations Support Worker for both Logan Lake Schools, is Ms. Bauerochse. She is keen to engage students in a great experience of aboriginal learning and enjoyment each year.
Registration Guide to obtain official Metis Status is available here to view: www.metisnation.ca.
Kamloops School District No. 73 is located within the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people and includes the seven Secwepemc First Nations Bands:
| The District provides educational services to a diverse multicultural population of 16,638 students, 20 percent of which are of Indigenous ancestry. The Indigenous student population in the District continues to increase. The District and representatives of participating First Nations Bands work in partnership to ensure that a Local Education Agreement (LEA) is implemented, monitored, revised as necessary. The committee also makes recommendations or decisions regarding programs and supports for students living on-reserve. Enhancement Funds are provided to the District to support all self-identified Aboriginal students of First Nations, Inuit and Métis ancestry in the areas of achievement, language and culture. The Indigenous Education Council and the District work collaboratively to ensure that the expenditure of targeted funds is in line with the criteria set out by the Indigenous Education Enhancements Branch, Ministry of Education. |
CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND PROTOCOLS
Acknowledging the territory is performed at any important function such as a school assembly, awards night, graduation, a celebration including Indigenous communities, etc. It may also be performed prior to an important meeting or presentation. Acknowledging the territory is a way of honouring and showing respect for a group of people who have been living and working on this land from time immemorial. A “Welcome” to the territory is only offered by the First Nations people who are traditionally from the territory. Visitors, including everyone who is not a member of the traditional First Nation, would “acknowledge” the territory.
Acknowledging Traditional Territory
Handbook for Parents of Indigenous Students in SD73
Mike Bowden
District Principal - Indigenous Education
Community Services
- Metis Commission for Children and Families of BC
www.metiscommission.com - Conayt Friendship Society - Merritt
2164 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC
PH. 250-378-5107 - Lii Michif Otipemisiwak - Kamloops
www.lmofcs.ca
PH. 250-554-9486 - Scw'exmx Child & Family Services - Merritt
www.scwexmx.com
PH. 250-378-2771 - Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
www.kafs.ca
125 Palm St. Kamloops, BC
PH. 250-376-2275
Contact Us
Jennifer Bauerochse
First Nation Education Worker - Logan Lake