Special events/meetings/written:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources, but instead recognized Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.”
Daily use:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.”
Pronunciation:
Mi’kma’ki – Meegmagee
Mi’kmaq/Mi’kmaw - Meegmaw
Wolastoqiyik – Woolastuk
Definitions:
Mi’kma’ki – Ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People (NS, NB, PEI, Gaspe of Quebec)
Wolastoqiyik – “People of the beautiful river” Indigenous Peoples living along the St. John River (NB)
Unceded – Never surrendered, unyielded. Refers to land and resources in the acknowledgement.
Treaty – A formally concluded and ratified agreement between nations.
If you have any questions about the Land Acknowledgement or would like further explanation on the meaning behind the acknowledgement please feel free to get in touch.
Wela’lioq,
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Week 2
BOTH ~ Elementary & Jr High
Water Bottles – Reminder to students to bring your water bottle to school each day.
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Jr Girls Soccer
Thursday Home Game vs Bluenose 3:45 (Mahone Bay center)
Student council: If you missed the student council meeting on Wednesday you can still join student council this year. Come see Mrs Jackson for an application form (due Monday at 3:15pm).
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CLT Day Wednesdays (Dismissal times 12:10 Elem; 1:15 Jr High) dismissing 2 hours early.
Wed. September 17
Wednesday, Sept. 24, HOME & SCHOOL Apple Walk to School 7:30am – 8:15am
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NO SCHOOL, Tuesday, September 30thTruth & Reconciliation Day
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY, Wednesday, October 1st
SAC (School Advisory Council) Meeting, Wednesday, October 1st, at 3:30
Home & School Meeting, Thursday, October 2 at 5pm
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BCS recognizes that this can be difficult times for families financially. Please reach out to us if you need support as we have access to services that can help students/families. If we don't have them, we can always work to point folks in the right direction.
Food Banks/options:
· Chester Foodbank open Wednesdays and will stay open as long as they have food
· Bridgewater foodbank open Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3:30pm
· Liverpool food is open as normal (Tuesdays 10-1)
· Mahone Bay Food Bank (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00)
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