2017-2018 2017-2018

LRSD LRSD First Nations, Métis, & Inuit First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Divisional Day– WiltonNewsletter Good Striker & Veronica Smith Divisional Day– WiltonNewsletter Good Striker & Veronica Smith

Special points of Special points of interest: Oki! interest: Oki!

 Orange Shirt Day  Orange Shirt Day  Orange Shirt Day  Orange Shirt Day  Elders in Residence Livingstone Range School Division is located on the traditional land and territory of  Elders in Residence Livingstone Range School Division is located on the traditional land and territory of  EldersSweatlodge in Residence  EldersSweatlodge in Residence  Ceremony the Niitsitapi (“real people” aka Blackfoot people) within the Treaty 7 region of  Ceremony the Niitsitapi (“real people” aka Blackfoot people) within the Treaty 7 region of

 SweatlodgeStudent Awards Cere-  SweatlodgeStudent Awards Cere- southern Alberta. LRSD is bordered by two First Nation communities, Kainai southern Alberta. LRSD is bordered by two First Nation communities, Kainai  monyFNMI Grads  monyFNMI Grads

 Wisdom and Guidance Council  Wisdom and Guidance Council  Student Awards (Standoff) and Piikani (Brocket). Historically known as ‘the Lords of the Plains’ the  Student Awards (Standoff) and Piikani (Brocket). Historically known as ‘the Lords of the Plains’ the  National Indigenous Peoples Day  National Indigenous Peoples Day  FNMI Grads Niitsitapi have a rich history and culture which resulted from a nomadic lifestyle  FNMI Grads Niitsitapi have a rich history and culture which resulted from a nomadic lifestyle within this territory. This has given rise to a wealth of knowledge, stories, values, within this territory. This has given rise to a wealth of knowledge, stories, values,  Wisdom and Guid-  Wisdom and Guid- ance Council traditions and language connected to the landscape, animals and plants in this area. ance Council traditions and language connected to the landscape, animals and plants in this area.  National Indigenous LRSD values and respects Niitsitapi people and culture, as we strive to authentically  National Indigenous LRSD values and respects Niitsitapi people and culture, as we strive to authentically Peoples Day utilize and apply the knowledge and wisdom in areas that may best support FNMI Peoples Day utilize and apply the knowledge and wisdom in areas that may best support FNMI student success, Foundational Knowledge in all schools, as well as, reconciliation in student success, Foundational Knowledge in all schools, as well as, reconciliation in education. education. KAIROS Blanket Exercise KAIROS Blanket Exercise

As of August 2017 all LRSD teachers and staff had the opportunity to partici- As of August 2017 all LRSD teachers and staff had the opportunity to partici- pate in the Kairos Blanket Exercise, a teaching tool to share the historic and pate in the Kairos Blanket Exercise, a teaching tool to share the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Over the past year students from the Crowsnest Pass, Claresholm, Canada. Over the past year students from the Crowsnest Pass, Claresholm, Fort Macleod, and Pincher Creek also participated in the Blanket Exercise. Fort Macleod, and Pincher Creek also participated in the Blanket Exercise.

To learn more visit the website: To learn more visit the website: https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/ https://www.kairosblanketexercise.org/

Photo: Talking Circle at Willow Creek Composite High School gives teachers and students a chance to share insights. Photo: Talking Circle at Willow Creek Composite High School gives teachers and students a chance to share insights.

Orange Shirt Day– September 30 Orange Shirt Day– September 30 “Every Child Matters” “Every Child Matters”

WHY ORANGE SHIRTS? WHY ORANGE SHIRTS?

The national campaign started in 2013 out of Phyllis Webstad’s account of having her shiny new orange shirt The national campaign started in 2013 out of Phyllis Webstad’s account of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school in 1973 at the St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, taken away on her first day of school in 1973 at the St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, BC. Her shirt was stripped away and replaced with the school’s institutional uniform. The date, September 30, BC. Her shirt was stripped away and replaced with the school’s institutional uniform. The date, September 30, was chosen because that was the time of the year the trucks and buses would enter the communities to was chosen because that was the time of the year the trucks and buses would enter the communities to “collect” the children and deliver them to their harsh new reality of cultural assimilation in residential schools. “collect” the children and deliver them to their harsh new reality of cultural assimilation in residential schools. Indian residential schools operated across Canada between 1831 and 1996. This day was recognized across our Indian residential schools operated across Canada between 1831 and 1996. This day was recognized across our school division in a variety of ways by students, teachers and staff. school division in a variety of ways by students, teachers and staff.

Photos Above L-R: Issabelle Sellon students (Coleman), AB Daley staff (Nanton), West Meadow Elementary (Claresholm) Photos Above L-R: Issabelle Sellon students (Coleman), AB Daley staff (Nanton), West Meadow Elementary (Claresholm) Below L-R: Matthew Halton High School (Pincher Creek), Canyon Elementary School (Pincher Creek) Below L-R: Matthew Halton High School (Pincher Creek), Canyon Elementary School (Pincher Creek)

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CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL– PINCHER CREEK CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL– PINCHER CREEK

Celebrating Culture and History Celebrating Culture and History This year Canyon School staff and students celebrated FNMI culture and history in a variety This year Canyon School staff and students celebrated FNMI culture and history in a variety of ways. Our school administrative team met with the Piikani Elders Council in August to in- of ways. Our school administrative team met with the Piikani Elders Council in August to in- troduce ourselves and express our desire to work together to support students from Piikani troduce ourselves and express our desire to work together to support students from Piikani who attend our school. To begin the year, all Canyon staff spent a day on the Piikani Na- who attend our school. To begin the year, all Canyon staff spent a day on the Piikani Na- tion. While there, we spent time with Jaron Weasel Bear at the Traditional Knowledge Ser- tion. While there, we spent time with Jaron Weasel Bear at the Traditional Knowledge Ser- vices center, took in a tour of a few sacred sites. vices center, took in a tour of a few sacred sites.

We also continued to build a positive relationship with our Elder in Residence, Mr. Eric Crowshoe. Mr. We also continued to build a positive relationship with our Elder in Residence, Mr. Eric Crowshoe. Mr. Crowshoe shared information with all students on the topic of the signing of Treaty 7, and also supported our Crowshoe shared information with all students on the topic of the signing of Treaty 7, and also supported our Grade 6 classrooms through the Blanket Exercise. Staff and students also took part in Orange Shirt Day and Grade 6 classrooms through the Blanket Exercise. Staff and students also took part in Orange Shirt Day and Rock Your Mocs day in the fall. We also welcomed Sandra Lamouche to the school to introduce our students Rock Your Mocs day in the fall. We also welcomed Sandra Lamouche to the school to introduce our students to story of the hoop dance. Mr. Crowshoe also shared his personal story of resilience with our staff as a part to story of the hoop dance. Mr. Crowshoe also shared his personal story of resilience with our staff as a part of professional development activity, and spend time in every classroom of the school providing guidance and of professional development activity, and spend time in every classroom of the school providing guidance and support to staff and students alike. support to staff and students alike.

National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous Peoples Day

Canyon School marked National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2018 by Canyon School marked National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2018 by raising the Piikani and Canadian Flag together, with Jaron Weasel Bear and Pe- raising the Piikani and Canadian Flag together, with Jaron Weasel Bear and Pe- ter Strikes With a Gun performing the Blackfoot flag song. In the coming year ter Strikes With a Gun performing the Blackfoot flag song. In the coming year we hope to expand our Elder in Residence program and deepen our relationship we hope to expand our Elder in Residence program and deepen our relationship with the Piikani community. with the Piikani community.

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W.A. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL– FORT MACLEOD W.A. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL– FORT MACLEOD

Elders in the Learning Commons Elders in the Learning Commons

Elder Joe Yellowhorn was invited to speak to students twice this year during their learning Elder Joe Yellowhorn was invited to speak to students twice this year during their learning commons period. He spoke with students in February about friendship and love. In the commons period. He spoke with students in February about friendship and love. In the month of May, Joe taught students Blackfoot words and spoke about Blackfoot Traditional month of May, Joe taught students Blackfoot words and spoke about Blackfoot Traditional Ways of Knowing about seasonal changes. W.A. Day students had the privilege to learn Ways of Knowing about seasonal changes. W.A. Day students had the privilege to learn about traditional uses of the buffalo from Elder Shirley Crowshoe using the Head Smashed about traditional uses of the buffalo from Elder Shirley Crowshoe using the Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump’s Edukit. in Buffalo Jump’s Edukit.

Honoring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards Honoring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards

Congratulations to Tacey Rabbit, Grade 5 who was awarded one of 12 province Congratulations to Tacey Rabbit, Grade 5 who was awarded one of 12 province wide Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award’s from the Alberta School wide Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award’s from the Alberta School Board Association. These awards recognize First Nations, Metis and Inuit stu- Board Association. These awards recognize First Nations, Metis and Inuit stu- dents who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal edu- dents who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal edu- cation path and embrace their own gifts, strengths and potential while celebrat- cation path and embrace their own gifts, strengths and potential while celebrat- ing the ways of their people. Tacey was nominated by her teacher Mr. Zoe- ing the ways of their people. Tacey was nominated by her teacher Mr. Zoe- teman, in May 2018 she attended an award ceremony in Edmonton, AB. teman, in May 2018 she attended an award ceremony in Edmonton, AB.

Traditional Beading Program Traditional Beading Program

In collaboration with Kids First Family Center, our school In collaboration with Kids First Family Center, our school held a traditional beading program on Thursdays at lunch hour held a traditional beading program on Thursdays at lunch hour from November 2017 to March 2018. Students learned how to from November 2017 to March 2018. Students learned how to bead necklaces, headdresses and Christmas ornaments bead necklaces, headdresses and Christmas ornaments throughout the year. Participants celebrated their accomplish- throughout the year. Participants celebrated their accomplish- ments by enjoying each other’s company over a traditional ments by enjoying each other’s company over a traditional meal of bannock and berry soup. Thank you to Joelly Cross meal of bannock and berry soup. Thank you to Joelly Cross Child and Rachel Oudshoorn for sharing their knowledge and Child and Rachel Oudshoorn for sharing their knowledge and expertise with the students of W.A. Day Elementary School. expertise with the students of W.A. Day Elementary School.

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W.A. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL– FORT MACLEOD W.A. DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL– FORT MACLEOD

W.A. Day Princess W.A. Day Princess

Congratulations to Kaydence English for winning the title of W.A Day Prin- Congratulations to Kaydence English for winning the title of W.A Day Prin- cess 2017-18. Our school had eight students compete for the title of W.A Day cess 2017-18. Our school had eight students compete for the title of W.A Day princess and were asked to write and deliver a speech, model traditional dance, princess and were asked to write and deliver a speech, model traditional dance, and shared cultural knowledge, including the 7 Traditional Teachings and and shared cultural knowledge, including the 7 Traditional Teachings and Blackfoot Language, teachers provided scores for contestants based on attend- Blackfoot Language, teachers provided scores for contestants based on attend- ance, grades and how they used the 7 Habits. ance, grades and how they used the 7 Habits.

Sookaa’pii! Photo L-R: Urijah Fox, Rylee McDou- Sookaa’pii! Photo L-R: Urijah Fox, Rylee McDou- (do good/ that is good) gall, Kaydence English, Aly English and (do good/ that is good) gall, Kaydence English, Aly English and Drum and Dance Drum and Dance

This year W.A. Day’s Drum and Dance lunch hour program was This year W.A. Day’s Drum and Dance lunch hour program was led by two grade five students, Tacey Rabbit and Jewel Provost un- led by two grade five students, Tacey Rabbit and Jewel Provost un- der the supervision of Ms. Kensley. This group is composed of der the supervision of Ms. Kensley. This group is composed of First Nations and non-First Nations students who share an interest First Nations and non-First Nations students who share an interest in learning more about Blackfoot culture. These two student leaders in learning more about Blackfoot culture. These two student leaders taught participants a variety of traditional dance using 7 Habits and taught participants a variety of traditional dance using 7 Habits and 7 Traditional Teachings. To begin the year, participants built stami- 7 Traditional Teachings. To begin the year, participants built stami- na using introductory Pow Wow Fit videos! We listened to multiple na using introductory Pow Wow Fit videos! We listened to multiple local drum groups and conversed over their similarities and differ- local drum groups and conversed over their similarities and differ- ences. As a group, we acknowledged the land we are on and ences. As a group, we acknowledged the land we are on and learned about Treaty 7 and aspects of Blackfoot culture. Student’s learned about Treaty 7 and aspects of Blackfoot culture. Student’s identified natural vs manmade structures in our school’s play- identified natural vs manmade structures in our school’s play- ground area and presented their observations to the group. At the ground area and presented their observations to the group. At the end of March our school’s drum and dance group was invited to end of March our school’s drum and dance group was invited to Student Leaders- Tacey Rabbit and Jewel Prov- perform at Extendicare. Student Leaders- Tacey Rabbit and Jewel Prov- perform at Extendicare. ost sharing the history of Native Dance styles. ost sharing the history of Native Dance styles.

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Matthew Halton High School Matthew Halton High School

Mount Royal Indigenous Youth Science Talks Mount Royal Indigenous Youth Science Talks

Twelve Grade 9 students once again headed up to Mount Royal University for the annual Indigenous Youth Twelve Grade 9 students once again headed up to Mount Royal University for the annual Indigenous Youth Science Talk in May. Students were treated to various work stations where they were able to learn more about Science Talk in May. Students were treated to various work stations where they were able to learn more about science programs and the many supports offered to Indigenous students at Mount Royal. science programs and the many supports offered to Indigenous students at Mount Royal.

Grad and Feather Ceremony Grad and Feather Ceremony

We were very proud to have 11 First Na- We were very proud to have 11 First Na- tions, Metis, Inuit students graduate from tions, Metis, Inuit students graduate from Matthew Halton this year. Each student Matthew Halton this year. Each student was presented with an eagle feather at our was presented with an eagle feather at our grad ceremony and an honour song was grad ceremony and an honour song was sung. sung.

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FNMI Celebration of Learning FNMI Celebration of Learning

On June 14 our FNMI Celebration of Learning barbeque and celebration was held. Parents, students, elders, On June 14 our FNMI Celebration of Learning barbeque and celebration was held. Parents, students, elders, and staff all enjoyed a barbeque together and enjoyed looking at the many student artifacts that were dis- and staff all enjoyed a barbeque together and enjoyed looking at the many student artifacts that were dis- played throughout the Hawk’s Nest. As always, students were very excited and proud to show their family played throughout the Hawk’s Nest. As always, students were very excited and proud to show their family the amazing work that they had done. the amazing work that they had done.

Blackfoot 10/20/30 Blackfoot 10/20/30

We were very pleased to once again have Ms. Celestine Twigg offer Blackfoot Language classes to our high We were very pleased to once again have Ms. Celestine Twigg offer Blackfoot Language classes to our high school students. school students.

Photos: Students learn through hands on experiences during Experiential Learning Week at MHHS! Photos: Students learn through hands on experiences during Experiential Learning Week at MHHS! Student Awards Student Awards

Irvin Provost was the recipient of two exciting opportunities. This summer he will be participating in the Irvin Provost was the recipient of two exciting opportunities. This summer he will be participating in the SHAD program. “SHAD is an award-winning enrichment and entrepreneurship program and network that SHAD program. “SHAD is an award-winning enrichment and entrepreneurship program and network that empowers exceptional high school students – at a pivotal point in their education – to recognize their own empowers exceptional high school students – at a pivotal point in their education – to recognize their own capabilities and envision their extraordinary potential as tomorrow’s leaders and change makers.” capabilities and envision their extraordinary potential as tomorrow’s leaders and change makers.” Next year Irvin will be attending, United World College. United World College believes “that education Next year Irvin will be attending, United World College. United World College believes “that education can bring together young people from all backgrounds on the basis of their shared humanity, to engage can bring together young people from all backgrounds on the basis of their shared humanity, to engage with the possibility of social change through courageous action, personal example and selfless leader- with the possibility of social change through courageous action, personal example and selfless leader- ship. To achieve this, UWC schools and colleges all over the world deliver a challenging and transfor- ship. To achieve this, UWC schools and colleges all over the world deliver a challenging and transfor- mational educational experience to a deliberately diverse group of young people, inspiring them to mational educational experience to a deliberately diverse group of young people, inspiring them to become agents of positive change...” We are very proud of Irvin and wish him the best on his next ad- become agents of positive change...” We are very proud of Irvin and wish him the best on his next ad- venture! venture!

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F.P. WALSHE HIGH SCHOOL — FORT MACLEOD F.P. WALSHE HIGH SCHOOL — FORT MACLEOD

FNMI Youth Summit 2018 FNMI Youth Summit 2018

Blackfoot Minds: Sharing Knowledge, Culture and History Blackfoot Minds: Sharing Knowledge, Culture and History On April 24, FP Walshe students attended the 5th Annual Youth summit hosted by Kainai On April 24, FP Walshe students attended the 5th Annual Youth summit hosted by Kainai High School. The youth summit started five years ago with LRSD collaborating with KBE High School. The youth summit started five years ago with LRSD collaborating with KBE (Kainai Board of Education) and PBOE (Piikani Board of Education) to bring FNMI high (Kainai Board of Education) and PBOE (Piikani Board of Education) to bring FNMI high school students together to discuss issues relating to school, culture and how to be suc- school students together to discuss issues relating to school, culture and how to be suc- cessful in high school. cessful in high school. This year’s summit was focused on the Blackfoot culture with the focus on sharing knowledge, culture and This year’s summit was focused on the Blackfoot culture with the focus on sharing knowledge, culture and history. Jenny Bruised Head was the coordinator for the summit and did an awesome job. The students were history. Jenny Bruised Head was the coordinator for the summit and did an awesome job. The students were treated to a variety of breakout sessions included career options and current issues, sewing baby moccasins, treated to a variety of breakout sessions included career options and current issues, sewing baby moccasins, beading/handbags, Blackfoot Art, Blackfoot syllabics, and many more. beading/handbags, Blackfoot Art, Blackfoot syllabics, and many more. At the end of the day the students were gifted with gift bags which included headphones and a portable phone At the end of the day the students were gifted with gift bags which included headphones and a portable phone charger. Shane Wells also gifted a smudge box made by the students of Kainai High School over to FP Walshe charger. Shane Wells also gifted a smudge box made by the students of Kainai High School over to FP Walshe as a way of prayer for the communities. as a way of prayer for the communities.

Aatsímoyihkaan Aatsímoyihkaan (prayer/ religion) (prayer/ religion)

Photo Courtesy of Kainai Board of Education Photo Courtesy of Kainai Board of Education Sweat Lodge Ceremony Sweat Lodge Ceremony

On May 31, 2018, we took a select number of students to the residence of Joe Eagle Tail Feathers for a sweat On May 31, 2018, we took a select number of students to the residence of Joe Eagle Tail Feathers for a sweat lodge ceremony. It was a good day for a sweat as the weather was cloudy and rainy. Our bus made it through lodge ceremony. It was a good day for a sweat as the weather was cloudy and rainy. Our bus made it through on those rez roads thanks to our bus driver Malcolm Parker. on those rez roads thanks to our bus driver Malcolm Parker. Once we got to the site of the sweat, the students were amazed at the structure of the sundance lodge as this Once we got to the site of the sweat, the students were amazed at the structure of the sundance lodge as this site is used during the summer months for the Sundance. site is used during the summer months for the Sundance. The four rounds of purification to get the students ready for the summer months led by Joe Eagle Tail Feath- The four rounds of purification to get the students ready for the summer months led by Joe Eagle Tail Feath- ers. The ancestors of the past were very proud of our children and the accomplishments they were making. Af- ers. The ancestors of the past were very proud of our children and the accomplishments they were making. Af- ter the sweat we got together to celebrate with food and we all had a real good visit with each other. ter the sweat we got together to celebrate with food and we all had a real good visit with each other.

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Treaty 7 Day Assembly Treaty 7 Day Assembly

On Monday, September 25, 2017, FP Walshe School along with WA Day School came together to learn about On Monday, September 25, 2017, FP Walshe School along with WA Day School came together to learn about the signing of Treaty 7 that took place 140 years ago at Blackfoot Crossing along the Bow river on the Siksika the signing of Treaty 7 that took place 140 years ago at Blackfoot Crossing along the Bow river on the Siksika Nation. Elder Peter Strikes With a Gun opened up the assembly with an invocation and gave a few encourag- Nation. Elder Peter Strikes With a Gun opened up the assembly with an invocation and gave a few encourag- ing words to the students. Afterwards, Peter spoke about the long lasting effects of Treaty 7 on the Blackfoot ing words to the students. Afterwards, Peter spoke about the long lasting effects of Treaty 7 on the Blackfoot people. Gord Tolton, Education Coordinator from Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek, gave a people. Gord Tolton, Education Coordinator from Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek, gave a brief history of the signing of Treaty 7, where it took place, and who was involved in the signing. Good job brief history of the signing of Treaty 7, where it took place, and who was involved in the signing. Good job Gord! Gord!

The assembly ended off with an array of colors and the sounds of the Thunder Chief drum group from the The assembly ended off with an array of colors and the sounds of the Thunder Chief drum group from the Blood Tribe. Dancers took to the floor with the WA Day dance troupe kicking it off, showcasing the talent of Blood Tribe. Dancers took to the floor with the WA Day dance troupe kicking it off, showcasing the talent of the young dancers. Following the dance troupe from WA Day we had our own dancers from FP Walshe the young dancers. Following the dance troupe from WA Day we had our own dancers from FP Walshe School showing off their championship style moves. Community members from the pow wow circle who School showing off their championship style moves. Community members from the pow wow circle who come from the Blood Tribe and Piikani Nation were also invited to join in the assembly. The crowd was in come from the Blood Tribe and Piikani Nation were also invited to join in the assembly. The crowd was in awe of the pow wow dancers who put on a great dance demonstration. awe of the pow wow dancers who put on a great dance demonstration.

We would like to thank the Thunder Chief singers, Sheldon Day Chief and family, Natassia Melting Tallow, We would like to thank the Thunder Chief singers, Sheldon Day Chief and family, Natassia Melting Tallow, Brandt and Elaina Beebe, Clay Good Striker, Lana-Rae Blood and JD Potts for taking time out of their busy Brandt and Elaina Beebe, Clay Good Striker, Lana-Rae Blood and JD Potts for taking time out of their busy schedules to showcase their pow wow dance moves. We would also like to acknowledge the following stu- schedules to showcase their pow wow dance moves. We would also like to acknowledge the following stu- dents from FP Walshe, Tristen and Kansie Blood, Sootaa Smith, Arianna Prairie Chicken, and Reyes Eagle dents from FP Walshe, Tristen and Kansie Blood, Sootaa Smith, Arianna Prairie Chicken, and Reyes Eagle Tail Feathers for their time to dance for the students of WA Day and FP Walshe schools. Tail Feathers for their time to dance for the students of WA Day and FP Walshe schools.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 June 21

How will you Celebrate? How will you Celebrate? Schools across LRSD celebrated with many activities and events: Schools across LRSD celebrated with many activities and events:

Issabelle Sellon School – Traditional Teachings with Elders and Storytellers Issabelle Sellon School – Traditional Teachings with Elders and Storytellers Crowsnest Consolidated High School- Assembly and Hoop Dance Crowsnest Consolidated High School- Assembly and Hoop Dance Canyon Elementary—Piikani Flag Raising and Community Celebration Canyon Elementary—Piikani Flag Raising and Community Celebration Matthew Halton High School– Community Celebration Matthew Halton High School– Community Celebration West Meadow Elementary- Traditional Acknowledgement and Movement Story West Meadow Elementary- Traditional Acknowledgement and Movement Story W.A. Day Elementary- Assembly and Dance Demonstrations W.A. Day Elementary- Assembly and Dance Demonstrations F.P. Walshe– Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump performance F.P. Walshe– Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump performance Stavely Elementary– Traditional Acknowledgement & Storytelling Stavely Elementary– Traditional Acknowledgement & Storytelling Thank you to Piegan Crowlodge Elders Society for sharing your Thank you to Piegan Crowlodge Elders Society for sharing your knowledge with our students at ISS! knowledge with our students at ISS!

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Wisdom and Guidance Council Wisdom and Guidance Council

Council Goal Council Members Council Goal Council Members

The goal of the Wisdom and Guidance Council is to Elder The goal of the Wisdom and Guidance Council is to Elder Eric Crow Shoe Eric Crow Shoe provide guidance and support to enhance and in- Joe Yellowhorn provide guidance and support to enhance and in- Joe Yellowhorn crease student success for the First Nations, Metis, Leroy Little Bear crease student success for the First Nations, Metis, Leroy Little Bear Betty Ann Little Wolf Betty Ann Little Wolf and Inuit learners in Livingstone Range School Di- and Inuit learners in Livingstone Range School Di- vision No 68. The Wisdom and Guidance Council Parent vision No 68. The Wisdom and Guidance Council Parent Kimberly Weasel Fat Kimberly Weasel Fat represents First Nations, Metis, and Inuit interests represents First Nations, Metis, and Inuit interests in the design, implementation and assessment of Student in the design, implementation and assessment of Student Irvin Provost Irvin Provost programs, services and supports that improve the programs, services and supports that improve the school experience and academic achievement of all Trustees school experience and academic achievement of all Trustees Lacey Poytress Lacey Poytress First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in Living- John McKee First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in Living- John McKee stone Range School Division. stone Range School Division. Chair Chair Sandra Lamouche Sandra Lamouche

Highlights from Wisdom and Guidance Council Highlights from Wisdom and Guidance Council

Official LRSD FNMI Student Official LRSD FNMI Student Traditional Protocol/ Opportunities Traditional Protocol/ Opportunities Acknowledgment Webpage! Acknowledgment Webpage!

created for LRSD created for LRSD schools! (Find online at our LRSD web- schools! (Find online at our LRSD web- site under Services> FNMI) site under Services> FNMI)

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Thank you to the 2017– 2018 First Nations, Metis and Inuit Working Committee for all Thank you to the 2017– 2018 First Nations, Metis and Inuit Working Committee for all your hard work and dedication to FNMI Student Success! your hard work and dedication to FNMI Student Success!

F.P. Walshe High Shool, Fort Macleod F.P. Walshe High Shool, Fort Macleod Sterling Paiha, Principal Sterling Paiha, Principal Kyle Blood, CYCW Kyle Blood, CYCW Barb Smith, E.A. Barb Smith, E.A. Sherri Day Chief, E.A. Sherri Day Chief, E.A. Celestine Twigg, Blackfoot Language Teacher Celestine Twigg, Blackfoot Language Teacher

W.A. Day Elementary School, Fort Macleod W.A. Day Elementary School, Fort Macleod Dave Fender, Principal Dave Fender, Principal Chiyoko Kensley, FNMI Teacher Chiyoko Kensley, FNMI Teacher

Canyon Elementary School, Pincher Creek Canyon Elementary School, Pincher Creek Paul Pichurski, Principal Paul Pichurski, Principal Saavi Houldin, Learning Support/ FNMI Saavi Houldin, Learning Support/ FNMI

Matthew Halton High School, Pincher Creek Matthew Halton High School, Pincher Creek Tara Tanner, Principal Tara Tanner, Principal Ty Provost, Success Coach Ty Provost, Success Coach

Division Office, Fort Macleod Division Office, Fort Macleod Richard Feller, Director of Learning– Support Services Richard Feller, Director of Learning– Support Services Sandra Lamouche, FNMI Success Co-ordinator Sandra Lamouche, FNMI Success Co-ordinator

Thank you to all our students, families and community partners, for Thank you to all our students, families and community partners, for helping make this a successful year! helping make this a successful year!

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