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June 28, 2021 – After learning about Treaty 4, Regina Public Schools eSchool Grade 1 students were invited to make a video of themselves reciting the Treaty 4 affirmation in English, Cree, or other language used at home. These Grade 1 learners were invited to have these affirmations in a place that is special to them or to what they have been learning about Turtle Island and First Nations culture this school year.

The result is delightful. See the video here.

June 28, 2021 -- Kitchener Community School Indigenous Advocate Jessica Madiratta was recently interviewed on the 99.3 County FM (Prince Edward County ON) radio program, Grapevine.

Listen to the interview with Lynn Pickering here.

JUNE 28, 2021 -- As June comes to an end, Regina Public Schools would like to share some of its recent Pride activities that occurred during the month.

To view a few of the stories, please CLICK HERE.

JUNE 24, 2021 -- This morning, many of us woke up to the tragic news of another discovery of unknown buried remains. The Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of hundreds of unmarked burial sites on the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School. According to a news conference with Chief Cadmus Delorme, it is unknown how many of these unmarked graves contain children or adults. The initial count may be as high as 751 unmarked graves according to the initial search. We have lowered all flags at all of our facilities, and many schools and staff members will be wearing orange to show their respect and grief about this horrific discovery.

JUNE 23, 2021 -- Vacation is important and necessary. The benefits of taking some time away from work may include:

    -  Maintaining healthy work/life balance