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Students Visit RIIS Cemetery

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 -- On the chilly afternoon of Friday, October 14th, the Grades 7/8 students at Coronation Park Community School were guided on a walk of the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) cemetery site by Bill Wall. The visit was in recognition of Secret Path Week that commemorates the legacies of Chanie Wenjack and Gord Downie from October 17th to 22nd.

The students and school leaders learned about Regina’s residential school that was operated from 1891 to 1910 with students from some 43 First Nations on the Prairies. The cemetery, where 35 to 40 children are believed to be buried, is located on Pinkie Road in northwest Regina and has Municipal as well as Provincial Heritage Property status.

Literacy and Numeracy at The Crescents

OCTOBER 28, 2022 -- Jenn Hall, the new teacher-librarian at The Crescents School, is working hard to create a diverse library selection. Students are reading books that promote the Regina Public Schools Shared Values of I Belong; I Want to Know; I Respect and I am Responsible.

Ensuring diverse representation of characters and scenarios in both fiction and nonfiction literature, Jenn Hall strategically seeks to locate books where all students can read at their independent level. Student engagement and agency at The Crescents library are thriving!

Lakeview Raises Treaty 4 Flag

OCTOBER 3, 2022 -- The Treaty 4 flag is now flying at Lakeview School! As the sun was rising on September 21st, staff joined Indigenous Education Coordinator Jeff Cappo on the front lawn to learn how to put up a tipi. After the tipi was raised, Elder Frank and Knowledge Keeper Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway performed pipe ceremonies and blessed the Treaty 4 flag. Participating in the pipe ceremony was a first for most staff members and was a very special part of their day.

Once the students arrived, the entire school assembled on the front lawn. Elder Sharon said a prayer followed by speeches from Principal Laurie Ellis, Superintendent Lois Herridge, SCC Co-chair Shannon Williams and Trustee Adam Hicks.

F.W. Johnson Staff Continue Reconciliation Journey

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 -- To prepare for the 2022-23 school year, the F.W. Johnson Collegiate learning leader and administration team, along with Indigenous Advocate Deanna Pelletier, created a PD plan called “ka-takosininaw”—we will get there. In its third year, their journey of reconciliation is committed to actions and learning from the land.

On August 30th, F.W. Johnson staff gathered at Lumsden Beach Camp for their opening professional development. The day began with an opening smudge followed by Elder Hazel Dixon sharing teaching about the sacred medicines of tobacco and sage with the staff. Elder Lloyd Carrier taught about the importance of learning from the land and building on the gifts that students bring with them.

RPS Staff Raise Tipi in Record Time

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 -- Team acahkosak (which means “stars” in Cree) participated in the Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi-Raising Competition on Friday, September 22nd at the University of Regina.

Competing in the Community category, this superstar team consisted of Jeff Cappo (Indigenous Education Coordinator), Mike Tomchuk (Superintendent), Kola McKenzie-Cappo (Learning Response Teacher at Dr. George Ferguson and Thomson) and Rulene Gilroy (Principal at Thomson). The team was able to raise their tipi with an impressive time of 8 minutes and 58 seconds!

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