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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 approximately 14,500 students, approximately 15% of which are of Aboriginal ancestry. Although overall student enrollment has declined in the District, the Aboriginal student population continues to increase. There are currently 46 schools/programs in School District 73: 32 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 10 secondary schools, 2 alternative education programs, and one distance education school. The Aboriginal student population in each of these schools ranges from 0 to 55%. The District and representatives of participating First Nations Bands work in partnership to ensure that the Local Education Agreement (LEA) is implemented, monitored, revised as necessary, and make 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 Aboriginal 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 Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch, Ministry of Education. |
Documents
Aboriginal Family Counselor (AFC) Program Annual Reports Annual Report on Aboriginal Students Aboriginal Girls Groups in School District 73 Fourth Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement _____________________ A Handbook for Parents of Aboriginal Students in SD73 |
CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND PROTOCoLS
Acknowledging the territory is performed at any important function such as a school assembly, awards night, graduation, a celebration including Aboriginal 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
Acknowledging Traditional Territory