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Chinook School Division is located on Treaty 4 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis Nation
Chinook School Division is located on Treaty 4 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis Nation
We acknowledge and thank the people of the Treaty 4 region in Southwest Saskatchewan, which includes the Nekaneet First Nation, and the people of Métis Nation of Saskatchewan Western Region 3 which includes Métis Local #35.
We pay our respect to the First Nation and Métis ancestors of this place and we are dedicated to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in reconciliation and collaboration.
This resource contains background information for younger and older students. You are welcome to adapt the lesson to meet the needs of your students.
Use this form to request an Elder or Knowledge Keeper visit to your school or classroom.
Our mission is to create an environment where First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students can thrive, and to increase historical and cultural understanding for everyone in Chinook School Division.
Our mission is to create an environment where First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students can thrive, and to increase historical and cultural understanding for everyone in Chinook School Division.
Elders carry the knowledge of ancestors and pass those practices and cultural teachings on as part of the learning process.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has identified education as a means of healing from the harms caused by Canada's residential school system.
Cross-curricular study provides deep and contextual learning about the diverse perspectives of Indigenous Peoples.
Treaty Education is intended to be integrated into all grades and subject areas. Four K-12 goals have been identified as foundational for building understanding.
When planning experiences for students care and consideration lead to positive experiences for all.
Experiencing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures through authentic experiences deepens understanding.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact Curtis Biem, [cbiem@chinooksd.ca] with questions or for more information
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