By Alicia Hope-Ross | January 26, 2022
David Thompson School would like to design and install an outdoor Indigenous learning space. The garden will be a place of gathering for students, staff, and community members to come together, learn about Indigenous plants and traditions, reflect, and relax. This area will be designed as a circle to promote sharing. The garden will be Continue Reading »
By Helen Nowlan-Walls | October 8, 2021
High school graduation rates for Indigenous students are still far below those of non-Indigenous individuals, and we’re determined to provide every student with the support they need to complete their studies and graduate happy, healthy, and ready to embark on a fulfilling life and career. An enormous part of helping Indigenous students relies on our Continue Reading »
By Helen Nowlan-Walls | October 8, 2021
We’re so excited to finally start work on our Indigenous Garden! This project will be a true labour of love with staff, students, and their families all pitching in to help transform our outdoor space to a truly welcoming gathering place for our whole community. We’ll be starting construction of our Medicine Wheel in October Continue Reading »
By Helen Nowlan-Walls | September 30, 2021
Oki, Tansi, Dānit-ada, Umbā Wathtich, Tawnshi, Bous-hoū, Aaniin, Hello, Our school is located on the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes Continue Reading »
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