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We're reading The Marrow Thieves in English 9, and I've booked Nathan Wilson (some of you may know Nathan from visits to other classes, especially in Elementary school, or elsewhere) to come during Flex to tell us about the ritual of smudging, and offer a smudge in the courtyard. (Note: this is an image from a Google Search, not from Nathan Wilson, and may not resemble Thursday's smudge) Please sign up for Flex in my room (109) for THURSDAY, Dec. 19th, if you're interested in attending and learning (the actual smudge is optional). I hope to see some of you on Thursday! This is both an educational and cultural experience, and Nathan gets booked quickly, so it's great that he's available to do this. :) Do you like Science? Science World? On Monday, January 13, 2020, Science World is hosting their Indigenous STEM Day event from 4-7pm. This is a FREE event, and dinner is included, but registration is limited. Come and hear amazing Indigenous Speakers, participate in fun science workshops, and meet Indigenous STEM University Students and Industry professionals. You (students and parents/guardians) can register at the link below: http://cedar.ubc.ca/camp-registration/indigenous-stem-day-at-science-world/ Just a reminder that SDSS is sponsoring a performance of Qwalena: The Wild Woman Who Steals Children, on Friday, November 22nd at 10am (Flex + Block F). Block F teachers bringing classes include: Ms. Servai (French), Ms. Hlina (English), Ms. Spencer (Art), Ms. Dulay (Socials), Ms. Pointer (L.A.), Ms. McKee (Drama), Mr. Westinghouse (English), Mr. Waymouth (Socials), Ms. Neufeld and Ms. Neilsen (Grad Quest), and Ms. Duggan (Alternative Program). If you are not in any of these Block F classes, you may attend with parent/guardian permission. Forms should have been delivered directly to you, and I also sent out an email with additional forms attached on Friday. I will attach forms here, too. Families (age 12+ for mature themes in performance) of Indigenous students are invited to join us for the performance and a pizza lunch to follow. The form has space to let me know how many people will be attending the performance and how many people will be staying for lunch. PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT THE LATEST IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, as I need to purchase and plan supplies for lunch. Hope to see you there!
Michael Linklater is the new face of Nike N7 sneaker, and "[the] Cree athlete from the Thunderchild First Nation also runs basketball camps and clinics for Indigenous Youth, and said he wants to lead by example, by having a healthy and active lifestyle". (see link below for full story) More about Michael Linklater: https://www.michaellinklater.com/ http://www.cjwe.ca/news/news/cree-athlete-from-saskatchewan-chosen-as-the-new-face-of-the-nike-n7-sneaker-and-athletic-wear-collection/?fbclid=IwAR3WtCv5PPj5O7RgIgyCNOIPhjola3eMXAQjNBeFE4orHgl6X6Z2Kiicdi4 As many as 12,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people have served in the Canadian military during conflict in the past century, and have fought with valour and distinction.
Returning home from battle, Indigenous veterans faced their own unique challenges. Discrimination from the Canadian government meant that our ancestors had their Indian status taken away, and were not given the same benefits as other war veterans. It wasn’t until 1995, 50 years after the end of the Second World War, that Indigenous Peoples were allowed to lay Remembrance Day wreaths at the National War Memorial to honour the sacrifices made by our ancestors. National Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8 every year. (Source: Michael Harris via FB Hummingbirds Rising Consulting)
B.C. becomes first province to implement UN Indigenous rights declaration https://globalnews.ca/news/6077339/b-c-becomes-first-province-to-implement-un-indigenous-rights-declaration/?fbclid=IwAR3K_mkNnv0ExwAuBocaMNARFRVlxF-DdPnUraWNYLlXcHBOadVX0iPGBMM An opportunity for Indigenous students in grade 11 to participate in the Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education program for a week in either February or May with a full scholarship. - Full scholarship (travel, accommodation, meals - all paid-for). - Work on a Science/Engineering research project. - Live on-campus, in a residence. Where: Feb. 18-22 at KPU in Langley; May experience: 5 universities across Canada, including UBC and UVic. Applications due by December 20, 2019 The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program was created to increase the number of Indigenous students graduating from post secondary in science and engineering. The focus is primarily grade 11 students but an exception could be made for grade 12 student to attend if a grade 11 student from your school or district does not attend and has not previously attended. Students will be completing a research project. As well they will spend time at the Indigenous Student Centre, learn about financial assistance options, and experience what it would be like to live in a residence. More about the experience: http://www.vjkf.org February 18-22 the program will be offered at KPU in Langley. The May program will be offered at five universities across Canada. UBC and UVIC are two of them. All associated costs including travel, accommodation (on campus) and meals are covered as part of the scholarship. Students will be chaperoned at all times by their faculty mentor or a teacher chaperone. The last day to apply is December 20, 2019. See me for more information, or if you're interested in applying! We had a SDSS student who applied and attended last year - a great experience and opportunity. ~Ms. Hlina |
New Position:This is a new position to SDSS and most other secondary schools in our district. As such, it's going to be a work in progress, and there will be a lot of learning for me, too! Archives
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