Indigenous Teachings

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Ladysmith Secondary School resides within the traditional territory of the Stz'uminus First Nations.

Ladysmith Secondary recognizes that we are guests on the unceded territory of the Stz'uminus First Nations. As guests on this territory, we recognize the importance of reconciliation and the role of education in creating an equitable learning environment. Ladysmith Secondary is committed to creating inclusive learning opportunities that honour and recognize the importance of land and language-based learning for all students.


Indigenous teachings celebrate student's joy and curiosity in learning. We are privileged to have elders in residence and esteemed hul'qumin'um speakers as educators. If you are interested to learn more about Indigenous teachings at Ladysmith Secondary please visit landbased.ca.


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Land and Language Based Learning at LSS

Ladysmith Secondary's Land and Language provides students with the opportunity to explore and participate in Stz'uminus culture and language through experiential learning. Visit Ladysmith Secondary's Land and Language Based Learning to connect to teachings by Elder Mandy Jones.

Cedar Weaving

Welcome figure

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Be kind and help one another.

Recreation & culture



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Kw'mut Lelum

Youth Leading Reconciliation

An annual conference that honours and celebrates reconciliation through conversation, culture, and social activities between indigenous and non-indigenous youth.

Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre

Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre provides recreation and cultural programs for children and youth, including Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council, Land and Sea Culture and Recreation Programing, youth drop-in boxing, drop-in basketball, paddling and snowboarding.

Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre

Tillicum Lelum offers programs and services for youth ages 12-25 including employment counselling and support, Neutral Zone recreational drop-in, Youth Hub drop-in and summer camp programs.

Education and scholarships

Below are links to financial awards, educational funding and scholarship opportunities for First Nation, Metis and Inuit students.


Counselling and Support

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working together as one

Native Land DIGITAL

This resource, made by Native Land digital, allows individuals to educate themselves on local Indigenous territories and languages.

DISCLAIMER: This map shouldn’t be used for legal or academic purposes because some parts of it may be incorrect since getting information for indigenous territories is a delicate process.

novels and films created by indIgenous people

indigenous teachings expert group

All the above information was created by the Indigenous Teachings expert group. Pictured left to right are Olivia Ballard, Kayla Henry, and Maddy Jolly. Please feel free to ask them questions and thank them for their hard work!

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