We will achieve equity of outcomes for Indigenous learners in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District. We will continue to examine our environments, structures, and practices to identify and address barriers. We are committed to continuing to strengthen relationships with First Nation communities as rightsholders and collaborate with community partners who support Indigenous children and youth and their families. We will embed learning about Indigenous culture, perspectives, and language in the daily experience of learners in our schools. Some examples of the work of our plan are:
- District-wide staff learning about Truth and Reconciliation, local Indigenous culture, Circle of Courage and trauma-informed practice
- Planned school-wide culture learning aligned with calendar of local cultural seasonal activities
- Visible language and culture across schools (Knowledge keepers in schools, ceremony, welcome signage, elders posters)
- Review of school libraries and resource collections and additional funding for Authentic First Peoples Resources
- Recognizing cultural learning in community with graduation program credits (local Independent Directed Study framework)
- Meaningful engagement of schools and district in Local Education Agreements (LEA)
- Re-engagement with Equity in Action
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER for equity for Indigenous students and learning about local Indigenous culture for all students and staff:
Student Leadership Council
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An Indigenous student leadership council has started meeting regularly at Lake City Secondary. Students are invited to share input into the educational decisions that have impact on their educational experience. Recently, BC's Superintendent of Indigenous Education joined the meeting to listen to input from students. Students will continue to meet throughout the year, sharing their voice, and guiding their educational experience. The district is now looking to create a similar structure as PSO.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1318e8ab-8d5d-4a87-bb0e-a8abcf5a8238" alt="Student Leadership Council Grant Gustafson 1" width="544" height="363" style="width:544px;height:363px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
WLFN LEA Signing Ceremony
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 25, 2026 was a meaningful day for the collaboration between WLFN and School District #27. On this day representatives from WLFN Chief and Council, School District leadership, and private schools took part in a local education agreement (LEA) signing ceremony. The event celebrated and honoured the shared commitment to supporting WLFN students throughout their educational journey.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MC’s for the event were School District Indigenous role models, Michaellaine Evans and Terrance Ramos. Special guest included BC’s Superintendent of Indigenous Education Brad Baker. Those in attendance witnessed the ongoing commitment and working relationship that has been built over the years. The common theme of the evening was keeping the educational success of each and every child at the center of discussions and decision making. Brad Baker stated, “This agreement is a lighthouse for other districts to follow.”</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School District 27 is very proud of the collaboration and working relationship that transforms an accountability document into systemic change for student success.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5ce8dafd-33b4-444d-b2c2-45b8193f007c" alt="WLFN LEA signing ceremony2 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82ed886a-0fd8-42a6-b8e8-5de9129f24a7" alt="WLFN LEA signing ceremony1 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Xatsull Community Night
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Xatsull and SD 27 partner together for a parent information night in community. The night included dinner, introductions, and Q and A session, and playtime following. The district representation included the Senior Leadership team, 4 school principals, and an Indigenous Support Worker. Thank you to the Xatsull Education Department for organizing the evening.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b8c166e-bf12-44f5-849d-b169b63bc43b" alt="Xatsull Community Night1 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a1323f4b-edae-463f-b565-bbe96938a851" alt="Xatsull Community Night2 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Paper Ribbon Skirts at MSE!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This afternoon, one of our Indigenous Support Workers, Teness, made paper Ribbon Skirts with Brenley and Deliza today!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a fun Friday afternoon activity. Thank you, Teness!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8f4fd613-0fbf-4f71-884f-c3bac90146bd" alt="Paper Ribbon Skirts at MSE 2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9992dae4-0646-4594-9f11-37b56d9bbcc1" alt="Paper Ribbon Skirts at MSE 1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Drum Making at Marie Sharpe!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have started our Annual Drum Making here at Marie Sharpe. The participating students have the opportunity to learn about the History of Drum Making and then get to learn how to make a drum with our Fantastic Tŝilhqot'in Culture and Language Teacher Linda Jack!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can't wait to see how they all turn out!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0c847ccb-a83c-476f-a346-5c572b28b2cc" alt="Drum Making at Marie Sharpe 2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/38b60061-3b49-416b-80d4-7c4b8bedb309" alt="Drum Making at Marie Sharpe 1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Traditional Tea Blending at Marie Sharpe!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Grade 3 students had the pleasure of being visited by Dancing Water Sandy & Freda Alphonse this week! They got to learn about Traditional Tea Blending and then got to blend some tea as well!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for visiting us! The students had such a good time!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bc1a8996-cf72-43eb-8a40-59cbd02d755b" alt="Traditional Tea Blending at Marie Sharpe marina campsall" width="534" height="400" style="width:534px;height:400px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Literacy Week Day 5: Powwow Day!!!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Week Day 5! Powwow Day!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had the honour of being invited to the Annual Thomas Dueck Powwow hosted at Columneetza Junior Secondary last week. Eight of our classes got to go, spectate, and sometimes participate in the Powwow!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all of the organizers for all your work. And thank you to Columneetza Junior Secondary School for hosting!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7d8f9b0a-db9f-456c-b71e-093a96423869" alt="Literacy Week Day 5 Powwow Day marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Literacy Week Day 3!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a day!! Literacy Week Day 3!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had FOUR local Celebrities grace our halls and classrooms today!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This morning we had Williams Lake First Nation's Chief Willie Sellars read both of his books, "Dipnetting with Dad" & "Hockey with Dad" to the whole school during our January Celebration Assembly! What a fantastic and interactive presentation that was! Chief Willie was also repping his Stamps shirt to represent the Williams Lake Stampeders. So, we got a 2 in 1 Local Celebrity at our Assembly this morning! Thank you, Chief Willie!!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We had the Mayor of the City of Williams Lake, Surinderpal Rathor, read to Mr. Parkin's Grade 6 class. He also shared some oral stories with the class about his history as a soldier and volunteer. Thank you so much for spending your afternoon with us Mayor Rathor!!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Ms. Campsall's and Ms. Brown's classes today we had RCMP Members Staff Sergeant Brad McKinnon & Corporal Chad Handle reading! Thank you so much for answering so many questions. The students are always ready with a question for the RCMP! Thank you for spending so much time with us today!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Battle! Pancakes for Breakfast moved onto the next round today! All classes read "Berry Song" by Michaela Goade & "Watercress" by Andrea Wang. We can't wait to see which of these two will move onto the next round tomorrow!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/89924655-8910-4da3-9cd1-00f3544bf7a4" alt="Literacy Week Day 3a marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b30e4c02-9a2a-4a43-b943-958201ca3d76" alt="Literacy Week Day 3b marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
MSE Literacy Week Day 1
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's Literacy Week!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a Local Celebrity coming to read their favourite book to EVERY CLASS this week!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to Russ for dropping off the fire pit the District made last year! It was put in the middle of our sand pit, and every class went out and experienced Mrs. Linda Jack, our Tŝilhqot'in Language and Culture teacher, teaching us all about Respect using Oral Storytelling!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today we also had the pleasure of having two members of the Williams Lake Fire Department come and read to Mrs. Merth's K/1 class. Thank you Fire Fighters Friessen & Wedel for your kindness and presence today.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also had Mrs. Beaulne come and read to Ms. Craig's Grade 5/6 Class! The last time Mrs. Beaulne saw many of those students was when they were in Grade 1 and she was their Principal here! They were pretty darn excited to see her!</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a fantastic kick off to our Literacy Week!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tomorrow is "Wear Clothing with Words On It!" Day!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/84a4796f-b53c-4f51-bd9c-bf530fe3e9aa" alt="MSE Literacy Week Day 1b marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/53ec6671-ab32-43b7-ae43-d686dfea7a67" alt="MSE Literacy Week Day 1a marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Medicine Series: Locally Harvested Salve & Tea Pro-D
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Jack and Ms. Clarke took part in the Medicine Series during their November Pro-D Day!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participants utilized local, harvested ingredients in this workshop to create a salve(s) and tea blends. They were given a complete list of additional supplies and guides to complete these projects in their classrooms and instructions for how to use the District's Medicinal Plant Kit, Salve Making Kit, & Dehydrators. They received the experience to do these cultural activities in our learning community here at Marie Sharpe!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can't wait to see our students experience these activities as well!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks for signing up Mrs. Jack and Ms. Clarke!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6cc8f058-0aa1-4647-9cac-c446ed427c15" alt="Medicine Series Pro D marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Field Trip to Tsilhqot'in National Government Radio Station!!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Tsilhqot'in Language Students had the priviledge of visiting the Tsilhqot'in National Government Radio Station with Mrs. Jack and our Indigenous Support Worker Jolene, this month!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">They spent the day there, and came back to school after many activities including making their own sage smudge spray! They also came back with a beautiful sweatshirt each!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to Mrs. Jack for organizing these field trips! The students were beyond thrilled to have this opportunity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b233effc-c8e6-410b-8030-20a0e9916e44" alt="832post Esdilagh First Nation added a new.." width="296" height="296" style="width:296px;height:296px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Refreshing our Orange Ribbon Fence
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Campsall and a Grade 6 student are taking down our old Orange Ribbons on our front fence, so we can refresh with new ribbons.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are putting up new ribbons to honour Truth and Reconciliation, and make sure our students are holding the significance of our local indigenous history in their memories all year long.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b0bdfe57-d4c5-42d6-a600-bbaf0bd66fe2" alt="Refreshing our Orange Ribbon Fence marina campsall" width="489" height="652" style="width:489px;height:652px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Cariboo-Chilcotin Team at FNESC
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Language teachers and district staff represented Cariboo-Chilcotin School District at the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) conference in Vancouver. The team learned from powerful presentations, connected with one another and colleagues from across the province, and celebrated both what is already happening in our schools and what is possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e5ae6922-6340-46c3-979f-4cd42523a929" alt="Cariboo Chilcotin Team at FNESC cheryl lenardon" width="682" height="512" style="width:682px;height:512px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Human Flourishing - First Month Complete!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This September, our school community came together under the theme of Respect with a focus on Belonging, guided by the Circle of Courage and the 7 Sacred Teachings. In the Circle of Courage, Belonging reminds us that every person is valued, cared for, and connected to the larger community. In the 7 Sacred Teachings, Respect and Love remind us to honour ourselves, others, and the land in ways that build trust and kindness.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the month, students across all grades took part in weekly lessons that helped us explore how respect strengthens belonging in our classrooms and school. We practiced using respectful actions through charades and role-play, sorted real-life scenarios into respectful and not respectful choices, and created class charts that showed how respect can be shown to ourselves, to others, and to our community. Students listened actively to one another, brainstormed examples of kindness and empathy, and reflected in journals on ways they could carry respect into daily life.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With our primary classes, we closed the month by reading "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" and discussing how we can fill everyone’s buckets, even our own, through words and actions of kindness. With our intermediate classes, we created a "Pledge of Respect for Our Community," which now hangs proudly on the wall of our Human Flourishing classroom as a daily reminder of our shared responsibility to live with respect.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also honoured Respect for History by preparing for and participating in Orange Shirt Day. Every student decorated or folded an orange shirt to create our own "Sea of Orange," a powerful visual reminder of the children who attended Canadian Residential Schools. This collective act allowed our school to remember, honour Survivors, and promise to walk together in Truth and Reconciliation.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In September, our learning showed us that respect is more than an individual choice, it is a shared responsibility. Through listening, caring, and standing together, we built belonging, honoured our connections to one another, and lived out the teachings of respect, love, and truth in our school community and beyond.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We move in to October! This month our theme is "Empathy" with a Circle of Courage focus on Generosity (giving kindness, care, and support to others).</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/94d0b08c-614e-4481-99f7-22c74b68fda7" alt="Human Flourishing1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a66fb9ec-abce-49ab-bc25-70ee5d4ee6d9" alt="Human Flourishing2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Marie Sharpe's Sea of Orange!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This past week, Marie Sharpe students spent time in Human Flourishing classes with Ms. Campsall learning about Truth and Reconciliation. Their learning inspired the creation of our very own “Sea of Orange.” Students in Grades 4–6 folded and decorated paper orange shirts, while our K–3 students each decorated one of their own.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, Ms. Craig’s and Ms. Page’s classes participated in the community Orange Shirt Day event at Boitanio Park today.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It has been a powerful week of learning, reflecting, and honouring the victims and survivors of Residential Schools.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c54852e8-60a9-46fa-87b5-9362e4022a61" alt="Marie Sharpes Sea of Orange1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/be34d6ed-16dc-4a68-96d9-a00ce82522fb" alt="Marie Sharpes Sea of Orange2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
On The Land with a Knowledge Keeper
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Skyline Alternate
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before the students arrived on site, staff from Marie Sharpe and Skyline gathered in circle on the local land at Boitanio Park. We enjoyed drumming and singing as well as story telling and a welcome reassurance that learning outdoors is exactly what our students need.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/8aa987f7-40b0-40d5-8484-d423b207e392" alt="Learning on the land with a knowledge keeper heather mckinnon" width="489" height="652" style="width:489px;height:652px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Human Flourishing at Marie Sharpe!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, students at our school are taking part in lessons that focus on building character, confidence, and strong relationships. Each month, classes explore an important theme — such as problem solving, empathy, respect, communication, perseverance, integrity, relationships, and fairness. Through stories, hands-on activities, and group discussions, students practice skills that help them work through challenges, treat others with kindness, and contribute positively to their classroom and community.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These lessons are guided by the Circle of Courage model of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity, and are enriched by the 7 Sacred Teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. They also align with the BC Curriculum Core Competencies, ensuring that students are developing the personal and social skills they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This month's theme is Respect with a focus on Belonging!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9650c4a3-a2fc-4fe4-a78f-ee10ab0715d8" alt="Human Flourishing at Marie Sharpe2 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4bb1400e-62f3-4158-a2be-ed906f2e3262" alt="Human Flourishing at Marie Sharpe1 marina campsall" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Marie Sharpe Powwow
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marie Sharpe students were treated to a special year end learning powwow. Students were given the teaching of the powwow and witnessed great dancing by the WLFN cultural team. Special thanks to Cecil Sheena for sharing the teachings of powwow.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/09aedc02-f518-4226-a78e-e1a489dbb2dc" alt="Marie Sharpe Powwow" width="487" height="366" style="width:487px;height:366px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
District Lahal Tournament
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marie Sharpe hosted the 2nd annual lahal tournament. Teams travelled from around the district to take part. Special thank you to all the knowledge keepers that came out to support the event. A great day was experienced by all!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/00980245-9526-4662-aa58-2ab02eff79dc" alt="District Lahal Tournament2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/70789b1a-05c1-4e5a-a2c9-7b39f4555a3f" alt="District Lahal Tournament1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Marie Sharpe Elementary Recognizes Red Dress Day
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students and staff at Marie Sharpe recognize Red Dress Day with classroom discussion and beautiful artwork in memory of MMIWG.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f7ef99df-68c9-4fef-a8d8-0fa66d3dc812" alt="MSE Recognizes Red Dress Day" width="647" height="485" style="width:647px;height:485px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>
Honour Song Workshop
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so fortunate to have had the team from WLFN join us for the afternoon to teach us the Honour Song. We also had time to practice our school Salmon Song that was written with Danikka Murphy in September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5d08eac8-90d8-4e01-a9db-b2f342b8ad21" alt="Honour Song Workshop" width="602" height="583" style="width:602px;height:583px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Traditional Teachings at Marie Sharpe
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January is the month of Traditional Music and one in which we focus on the teaching of Love. This month, Mrs. Jack has spent her time dedicated to teaching each class, even our youngest learners, traditional songs. Here was also see our kindergarten teacher Mrs. Isnardy lovingly scaffold the art of keeping beat on the drum with gentle taps on the shoulder. Not only does learning the sacred art of singing and drumming take patience and time, it requires the gentle and loving approach of all those involved.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c4abfd43-101a-56df-95a2-d5a853963be4" alt="6h4kb8rf.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div>
Mastery Through Patience
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our amazing Ms. Jack continues the journey of teaching our students about drumming and Indigenous games. Here we see students drumming along as they play lahal. Students are learning to play cooperatively, encourage their classmates, and to win and lose with grace. Mastery of the game is tricky, and Ms. Jack is working with students to practice patience with themselves as they work towards mastery.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a401077-e9ba-5f41-94ec-561887a2e0a3" alt="1dlcbwry.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Independent Directed Study Framework
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Honouring learning done with family and in community was the inspiration for Cariboo-Chilcotin School District developing a framework to support learners engage in independent directed studies (IDS). IDS allows students to take ownership of planning and engaging in learning about a particular topic or aspect of a curricular area. They decide how they will share what they learned and are granted credits in the graduation program. It is inspiring to see where students can take their studies!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more, click </span><a href="/page/3983/independent-directed-study-ids" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/911eae3b-96e5-45ce-918b-31217cee21a3" alt="Independent Directed Study Framework" width="459" height="609" style="width:459px;height:609px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
The Beat of the Drum
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout October, Ms. Jack has brought teachings about the drum and songs to all our classes. Students have been introduced to traditional Chilcotin songs and are learning to keep the beat before working with drums.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b3bf46dd-4b70-5711-a2c9-d6bb5a678aa6" alt="5c7nwkeq.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
District Leadership Learning About
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The district leadership team of PVP, managers, and senior staff was honoured to have our own Dancing Water Sandy lead learning for us about First Nations traditional knowledge and use of plants. We mixed teas and made smudge candles and salve.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/238405a4-426a-5d51-9e35-f4ee97d4a65d" alt="7y0ldt9e.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Salmon Day
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On September 26th we celebrated the month of the Humpback Salmon. We were gifted teachings from Martin Kruus from Scout Island, Freda Alphonse from SD27, and Dannika Murphy, Kyleen Toyne, and William Lulua from Williams Lake First Nation. Students learned about the Salmon Life Cycle, participated in processing and smoking a salmon, did Salmon art, and wrote a song about the Salmon.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4c31535d-1dd3-59ae-9905-0411b9fb9918" alt="rhu73eya.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/51631837-b830-5a84-b40d-df552aab532e" alt="d3ftzub8.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Integrating Smudging Into What We Do
Marie Sharpe Elementary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4/5 teacher Ms. Page has dedicated her time here at Marie Sharpe sharing about her Metis Culture, and learning more about our local Indigenous Culture. Here we see one of the smudges she has led this year.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fddb8722-1145-555f-8c08-622621a32aaa" alt="9zvfbd8m.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/93a6b833-8e57-5ac9-8238-4f9471e67c1a" alt="3sm5vqul-1.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>