National Indigenous Peoples Day

Pacific Rim School District would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and rich diversity of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. We are both proud and grateful for the opportunity to learn from Indigenous culture, embracing teachings daily in our school communities. As noted in our Strategic Plan, our goals are to:

• Remain committed to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as ongoing priorities
• Promote Indigenous ways of knowing and being and the BC First Peoples’ Principles of Learning across all curriculum areas
• Maintain and enhance meaningful relationships with Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations and the Métis Society
• Ensure culturally relevant and welcoming environments for students and staff of Indigenous ancestry
• Build and enhance language and culture programs in all schools, including through the creation of land-based learning programs