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EMCS is grateful to welcome Elder Jackie from T'Sou-ke Nation back to our Elder in Residence program. Elder Jackie was born and raised in Sooke. She moved to Northern BC for 36 years, raising her family in Quesnel area. She returned back home T'Sou-ke land in 2011.
Jackie's culture is very important to her, and she credits Elder Shirley Alphonse with her spiritual teaching. She continues to learn, and regularly attends Culture Night at T'Sou-ke Nation.
Jackie is a native dancer, and loves to teach children about her culture. Jackie also loves to hunt, fish, gather, camp, and travel. She is a rock enthusiast who brings deep knowledge into her teachings.
She is a proud member of her community and demonstrates a commitment to student success in School District #62.
Elder Jackie Enjoys:
Knowing the whole school is her classroom
Serving traditional teas
Greeting students in the commons
Sharing Territory Acknowledgments & or Welcomes
Providing words of wisdom & contributing to classroom discussions
Presenting on the following topics:
Robin Dance & Drumming;
Residential School Presentation;
Nature Harvest Walks;
Beach walks & Seaweed talks;
Clam Chowder/Fritter Making;
Cedar Harvesting;
First Nations Art & Culture;
Medicine Ouch Workshop;
Rattle Making;
Dream Catchers;
Beading;
Coast Salish Art Design Elements
Sharing teaching which reflect the First Peoples Principles of Learning
Supporting EMCS Na'tsa'maht Cultural Plan
The Elder In Residence Program runs October 1 2023-March 30th-2024.
For inquiries about The Elder in Residence Program contact;
Kristi Schaefer
Aboriginal Literacy Teacher
Todd Powell
Vice Principal
Katie Gaetz
Curriculum Coordinator Aboriginal Education
kgaetz@sd62.bc.ca
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