John Barsby's INDIGENOUS HISTORY
JOHN BARSBY COMMUNITY SCHOOL RECOGNIZES THE TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES OF SNUNEYMUXW, SNAW NAW AS AND STZUMINUS, AS WELL AS THE HOME OF THE MID ISLAND METIS NATION.
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This website was created to celebrate National Indigenous History Month, but it will continue as a legacy site to share the invaluable stories, understanding, and culture of our indigenous peoples. It will be an evolving page with content added as students and staff learn and add details to its creation! Pages will be highlighted and stories as they are introduced!
Louis RIEL Day
Louis Riel Day is a holiday celebrated in the province of Manitoba, typically on the third Monday in February. The holiday commemorates the life and achievements of Louis Riel, a Métis leader and Canadian politician who played a significant role in the history of Manitoba and Canada.
Louis Riel was a central figure in the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870, which sought to protect the rights of Métis people in the Red River Valley. He was also a key participant in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, which was an unsuccessful attempt to secure the independence of the Métis and First Nations people of the region.
The importance of Louis Riel Day lies in its recognition of Riel's contributions to Canadian history and the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights and self-determination. Riel is considered a hero by many Métis people, and his legacy continues to inspire political and cultural movements in Canada. The holiday also serves as an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and to celebrate their resilience and achievements.
CLICK ON THE LOUIS RIEL IMAGE TO THE LEFT TO GO TO FURTHER INFORMATION! Thanks to Mr.Thom for collecting the information and sharing with us all!
Other links with info:
1) https://www.metismuseum.ca/browse/index.php/13100
2) https://library.usask.ca/northwest/background/chronol.htm
INDIGENous veterans Day
National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It occurs on November 8th each year. The memorial was inaugurated in Winnipeg in 1994, and has since spread nationwide. Click on the image to go to the NLPS Indigenous Veterans Day resource site for more information!
Truth and Reconciliation day 2021
As this is a new national day of remembrance, some may wonder what they can do on a day take part. Click on the link above the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Image for content.
John Barsby Reconciliation DAY Ceremony 2021
National Indigenous Day -
JUNE 21st - we celebrate the stories
Barsby and Learning Alt
STAFF AND STUDENTS PAY THEIR RESPECTS...
Students and staff gathered to remember the 215 children who were found in a mass grave at the Kamloops Residential school. Thank you to the Barsby Administration team and Learning Alternatives Administration team for realizing we had to address this dark history in order to move forward in terms of educating our staff and students, understanding, and in turn healing. And a very special thanks to Elder Lolly for her kindness, courage and strength. Her experience through the residential school system has been told on other platforms with our staff and students in the past and we look to her for guidance in truth and reconciliation here at John Barsby Community School.
In rememberance...
In remembrance of the 215 children lost due to the residential school system in Kamloops - Song written, recorded and filmed with students from Sk'elep School of Excellence in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc, Kamloops, British Columbia.
National Indigenous History Month
In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month to inform and learn about the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. We celebrate the culture, the people, and their history, but we also acknowledge and demonstrate the profound impact colonialism had on our indigenous cultures. We must inform and educate in order to understand. Truth and reconciliation is imperative at this time in Canada.
What Does "Indigenous mean"?
Indigenous is a term that refers to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada. But how do we explain to kids the meaning of the word and the rich history and culture that it embodies?