We will achieve equity of outcomes for Indigenous learners in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District. We will continue to examine our environments, structures, and practices to identify and address barriers. We are committed to continuing to strengthen relationships with First Nation communities as rightsholders and collaborate with community partners who support Indigenous children and youth and their families. We will embed learning about Indigenous culture, perspectives, and language in the daily experience of learners in our schools. Some examples of the work of our plan are:
- District-wide staff learning about Truth and Reconciliation, local Indigenous culture, Circle of Courage and trauma-informed practice
- Planned school-wide culture learning aligned with calendar of local cultural seasonal activities
- Visible language and culture across schools (Knowledge keepers in schools, ceremony, welcome signage, elders posters)
- Review of school libraries and resource collections and additional funding for Authentic First Peoples Resources
- Recognizing cultural learning in community with graduation program credits (local Independent Directed Study framework)
- Meaningful engagement of schools and district in Local Education Agreements (LEA)
- Re-engagement with Equity in Action
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER for equity for Indigenous students and learning about local Indigenous culture for all students and staff:
Indigenous Leadership Council Is Underway
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Indigenous Education, Grant Gustafson, led discussion for Lake City Secondary students surrounding the Indigenous Leadership Council. This initiative will allow students to explore topics within the Indigenous Education department and give their suggestions on how to improve learning and engagement for students. Dr. Brad Baker, Associate Superintendent of Indigenous Education of BC, was able to spend time meeting students during one of the meetings.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/719e3f75-967e-4562-bceb-4b2e7db2de47" alt="Indigenous Leadership 2 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/abe97a71-918a-4139-8626-16e38ebac1a6" alt="Indigenous Leadership 1 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Bev Sellars Gives the Gift of Time and Knowledge
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Longtime serving Xat'sull chief, lawyer, and author, Bev Sellars took time to discuss her first book, "They Called Me Number One," with Lake City Secondary's English 12 First Peoples class. Bev was also an advisor to the BC Treaty Commission and is a knowledgeable advocate for Indigenous rights. Lake City was honored to host her and we know that she will continue to inspire the youth in our school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/511944d4-aea5-4879-ad83-f06cc203466c" alt="Bev Sellars Nara Riplinger" width="475" height="633" style="width:475px;height:633px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Lake City Powwow Dancers Always Impress
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10-12 students at Lake City Secondary attended the Thomas-Dueck Powwow at Columneetza School. Their intricate footwork and handmade regalia leave spectators impressed. Younger participants also gain inspiring role models through this district‑wide annual event. Some of the dancers are completing an Independent Directed Studies in Textiles 12 as they work on their regalia at school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/30b55609-f561-4723-b11f-a5c449df03c1" alt="Lake City Powwow Dancers Nara Riplinger" width="521" height="651" style="width:521px;height:651px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Student Leadership Council
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An Indigenous student leadership council has started meeting regularly at Lake City Secondary. Students are invited to share input into the educational decisions that have impact on their educational experience. Recently, BC's Superintendent of Indigenous Education joined the meeting to listen to input from students. Students will continue to meet throughout the year, sharing their voice, and guiding their educational experience. The district is now looking to create a similar structure as PSO.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1318e8ab-8d5d-4a87-bb0e-a8abcf5a8238" alt="Student Leadership Council Grant Gustafson 1" width="544" height="363" style="width:544px;height:363px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
WLFN LEA Signing Ceremony
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 25, 2026 was a meaningful day for the collaboration between WLFN and School District #27. On this day representatives from WLFN Chief and Council, School District leadership, and private schools took part in a local education agreement (LEA) signing ceremony. The event celebrated and honoured the shared commitment to supporting WLFN students throughout their educational journey.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MC’s for the event were School District Indigenous role models, Michaellaine Evans and Terrance Ramos. Special guest included BC’s Superintendent of Indigenous Education Brad Baker. Those in attendance witnessed the ongoing commitment and working relationship that has been built over the years. The common theme of the evening was keeping the educational success of each and every child at the center of discussions and decision making. Brad Baker stated, “This agreement is a lighthouse for other districts to follow.”</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School District 27 is very proud of the collaboration and working relationship that transforms an accountability document into systemic change for student success.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5ce8dafd-33b4-444d-b2c2-45b8193f007c" alt="WLFN LEA signing ceremony2 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/82ed886a-0fd8-42a6-b8e8-5de9129f24a7" alt="WLFN LEA signing ceremony1 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Xatsull Community Night
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Xatsull and SD 27 partner together for a parent information night in community. The night included dinner, introductions, and Q and A session, and playtime following. The district representation included the Senior Leadership team, 4 school principals, and an Indigenous Support Worker. Thank you to the Xatsull Education Department for organizing the evening.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3b8c166e-bf12-44f5-849d-b169b63bc43b" alt="Xatsull Community Night1 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a1323f4b-edae-463f-b565-bbe96938a851" alt="Xatsull Community Night2 Grant Gustafson" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Beading at LCSS
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A fantastic Pro D with Dancing Water Sandy and Freda Alphonse was had at LCSS. So much information on the history of bead making, colour significance and enjoyment of community. A great day of meditation and fellowship. To complete a new experience with laughter and friendship develops an understanding of all who participate.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d53b5afa-1c6b-44a1-a4ac-eef3ca6f6ff9" alt="beading 2 Yvonne Davis" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fcdee8aa-f3ae-4a4d-bce3-7127867b946a" alt="beading Yvonne Davis" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Anorak Project
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students are so excited to be learning how to make their own anoraks with Elder in Residence, Aubrey Jackson. Making and cutting patterns, designing the trim, and navigating machine and hand-sewing are a few of the skills the students are gaining.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2e1861dc-25a0-40a9-885d-2f2f702ef750" alt="Anorak Project Nara Riplinger" width="552" height="414" style="width:552px;height:414px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Orange Shirt Society Stops In
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Phyllis Webstad and Margaret-Anne Enders from the Orange Shirt Society stopped in to thank student volunteers from Orange Shirt Day. They were able to meet our Elder in Residence as well as the students who are working on their anoraks.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dfd21ab8-76f1-4cbc-8903-7acdc5031c38" alt="Orange Shirt Society Stops In Nara Riplinger" width="524" height="393" style="width:524px;height:393px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Cariboo-Chilcotin Team at FNESC
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Outback Storefront
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Language teachers and district staff represented Cariboo-Chilcotin School District at the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) conference in Vancouver. The team learned from powerful presentations, connected with one another and colleagues from across the province, and celebrated both what is already happening in our schools and what is possible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e5ae6922-6340-46c3-979f-4cd42523a929" alt="Cariboo Chilcotin Team at FNESC cheryl lenardon" width="682" height="512" style="width:682px;height:512px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Student Services Fair
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge thank you to the K-Society (Knucwentwecw) for hosting a student services fair at LCSS; informing students of the different services available in Williams Lake. The fair started off with a beautiful prayer by Chief Sellars and drumming and Little Chief students dancing. They spoiled us all with pizza and prizes too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cd6519b5-c55d-4e02-87e6-f7f849e60c92" alt="Student Services Fair Yvonne Davis" width="549" height="412" style="width:549px;height:412px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
September Brings Salmon and Drumming
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students learned how to fillet, brine, and smoke salmon with the help of Indigenous Support Workers, Karen D. and Karen G.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Others spent a few days making drums in their band class and French Immersion Art class. These are small ways we can work towards Truth and Reconciliation- bringing knowledge and culture into our schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c3f6edf1-07e3-40a8-ab85-9be6d2e96718" alt="Drums and Salmon Nara Riplinger" width="564" height="705" style="width:564px;height:705px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Art Instillation for Truth and Reconcilation
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in Ms. McCambridge's classes worked on a ceramic shoe exhibit inspired by Haida artist Tamara Bell. You can see the miniature boots and runners as well as the discarded moccasins representing the lost culture of Indigenous youth. They complemented the tiny shoes with Messages of Truth in the form of blackout poetry.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/64a6936f-cb32-4138-b1cb-c3df71d5730e" alt="Art Instillation 2 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dfcefe9a-fd30-481f-b434-a66917ca6b07" alt="Art Instillation 1 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
WLFN Hosts Lake City Staff for a Day of Learning
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All staff at Lake City Secondary and Columneetza were hosted by Williams Lake First Nation. We shared lunch, chose our learning (melamen, lahal and drumming, powwow, treaty and self-governance, sweat, bannock, rattle making, and touring St.Joseph's Mission) and ended with brushing off.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WLFN was an amazing team to work with and we hope many relationships were kindled between our staff and community.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also had Mary Forbes from Waste Wise help minimize our footprint during lunch.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In these photos:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Wycotte Sr discusses the treaty process and where WLFN is in the journey.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City staff learn the cultural significance of a sweat before participating.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bd321a77-fbb4-4f57-9206-630e88d32f21" alt="WLFN Hosts Lake City Staff 1 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9411ddfc-e25f-4b06-8631-33c3883c9474" alt="WLFN Hosts Lake City Staff 2 Nara Riplinger" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
District Lahal Tournament
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Marie Sharpe hosted the 2nd annual lahal tournament. Teams travelled from around the district to take part. Special thank you to all the knowledge keepers that came out to support the event. A great day was experienced by all!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/00980245-9526-4662-aa58-2ab02eff79dc" alt="District Lahal Tournament2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/70789b1a-05c1-4e5a-a2c9-7b39f4555a3f" alt="District Lahal Tournament1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Elders Tea
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It was so great to see so many elders join us at Lake City for tea, bannock, baked goods and sandwiches made and served by students and staff. An exciting round of bingo with prizes was enjoyed by all and we closed our day together with a smudging. We thank our elders for sharing a few stories with us and being part of our school community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/42a2b6e8-55a5-4b64-a39a-0d36b4128ec2" alt="Elders Tea" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d501f140-dae1-4eb9-91eb-4ed12b0737ee" alt="Elders Tea" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Independent Directed Studies Showcase
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A great day for Brianna Pope to share her Independent Directed Studies learning to her panel of evaluators. Brianna took on the learning challenge of finding ways to incorporate traditional healing practices into Western Medicine. Her learning path took her across Canada touring academic institutions where she will be able to pursue her educational dreams. What an amazing young learner! Congratulations on a successful IDS!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/96510f13-2fc4-450c-93f4-86f537ac2acf" alt="Independent Directed Studies Showcase" width="650" height="462" style="width:650px;height:462px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
OMRIE 2025
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On May 1-2, seven students travelled to Kamloops to take part in the Okanagan Mainline Region Indigenous Education Student Leadership Summit. The purpose of the summit is to provide students from around the region the platform for their voices to be heard and shared. The topic of the summit was Mental Health.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d0bceeee-da5e-4b60-aa57-4145106c5689" alt="OMRIE 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a95f7e99-43b0-4ee9-9f5a-8ee7395cb2a5" alt="OMRIE 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
TRU Transition Trip
Lake City Secondary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On April 22-24, thirty three students travelled to TRU to see what post secondary is all about. The trip encourages to students to pursue post secondary plans. It shows students what options are available, the supports that are available for them, answers any questions they may have, and eases their transition to learning after high school. Lots of fun was had by this great group of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bbd9a1e5-d53f-4f18-b35a-f5dfa4ff73d6" alt="TRU Transition Trip" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/29596049-9420-4341-ae4f-704b5fc2e485" alt="TRU Transition Trip" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Medicine Pouches in Tsilhqot'in Class
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students learned about medicines and made their own medicine pouches in Ms. Gilpin's Tsilhqot'in class. Her sister shared knowledge with the class and Elder in Residence, Aubrey Jackson, also assisted the students.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4aae35ef-5e1c-46bd-aee1-d00b080d839c" alt="Medicine Pouches in Tsilhqotin Class" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fcfdb70c-6757-45d3-ada4-632da1df97f1" alt="Medicine Pouches in Tsilhqotin Class" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Kukpi7 Robbins Shares Knowledge
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10 and 12 English First Peoples classes were honoured to have Kukpi7 Fred Robbins share stories and lessons from his life.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/50ab7a84-77c3-408f-b369-a85c0352169b" alt="Kukpi7 Robbins Shares Knowledge" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Elder in Residence: Aubrey Jackson
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City Secondary is very pleased to welcome Aubrey Jackson as the Elder in Residence. Aubrey is a member of the Gitxsan of Damlaxhamid and holds hereditary title as Xsimoyget Yal. Moving into retirement after 26 years as a Fisheries Officer with DFO, Aubrey can now focus on his love for his family, his commitment to reconciliation, and his connection to the land. He currently sits on the Youth Advisory Council for MCFD and has a deep understanding of children who have experienced trauma. Aubrey is an accomplished bagpiper, storyteller, chef, and outdoorsman, with his videos being shown on Rogers TV under the title, “Indigenous Way.” Our spaces will benefit from his knowledge, acceptance, positivity, and humour. Welcome, Aubrey! We are so honoured to have you with us.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/76a3d102-3956-4eaf-9ea1-90ab6ddfd009" alt="Elder in Residence Aubrey Jackson" width="453" height="590" style="width:453px;height:590px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Lahal at Lake City
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bruce Baptiste, Gary Stieman, and Jenny Quilt from Denisiqi Service Society have visited our students on two occasions to teach us how to play Lahal.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/225c5efd-1370-4d23-89fd-7f0e9a7aa162" alt="Lahal at Lake City" width="545" height="516" style="width:545px;height:516px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Elder's Tea
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City students and staff hosted elders for tea and bingo. The group shared stories, teaching, and lots of laughs. Lake City is hoping to host another tea in the spring.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/da5e47dd-487e-47a9-be87-7121cb00df4a" alt="Elders Tea" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f01d9af6-ef28-4609-a598-0bcd8db4f2e3" alt="Elders Tea" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Independent Directed Study Framework
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Honouring learning done with family and in community was the inspiration for Cariboo-Chilcotin School District developing a framework to support learners engage in independent directed studies (IDS). IDS allows students to take ownership of planning and engaging in learning about a particular topic or aspect of a curricular area. They decide how they will share what they learned and are granted credits in the graduation program. It is inspiring to see where students can take their studies!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more, click </span><a href="/page/3983/independent-directed-study-ids" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/911eae3b-96e5-45ce-918b-31217cee21a3" alt="Independent Directed Study Framework" width="459" height="609" style="width:459px;height:609px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Lahal at Lake City
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brianna Pope spent at LEAST 120 hours taking courses online as well as on campus at UBC. The courses ranged from exploring multiple barriers facing marginalized people, neuroscience, and integrated medicine. Brianna was an excellent student who showcased her final projects in various courses and eloquently discussed her learning. We couldn't be more proud!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/797f15eb-10ce-470a-8391-df0eed63845e" alt="Lahal at Lake City" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d14408b9-fe68-4479-be1e-f8bce4431771" alt="Lahal at Lake City" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Brianna Pope Presents her Independent Studies Project
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brianna Pope spent at LEAST 120 hours taking courses online as well as on campus at UBC. The courses ranged from exploring multiple barriers facing marginalized people, neuroscience, and integrated medicine. Brianna was an excellent student who showcased her final projects in various courses and eloquently discussed her learning. We couldn't be more proud!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/43c3974a-fcb2-4f69-9e00-1c3e68c311a0" alt="Brianna Pope Presents her Independent Studies Project" width="585" height="438" style="width:585px;height:438px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Students Learn How to Make Salve
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 12 students in Ms. Buafo's English class spent time on the medicine trail at Williams Lake First Nation. They then returned to class to learn from Freda Alphonse, Bonnie Robinson, and Karen Grant. Each of the students prepared their own medicinal salve using the plants they collected as well as bear grease, lard, and pitch medicine.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b7c7a07e-baa8-5108-a423-ff369708ce6b" alt="a31j89ru.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3be99342-b3a0-57f7-8bc2-156a809b249c" alt="mwfrgvbr.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Bannock Making
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students learned how to make bannock and shared it with others.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a25db0b4-4bcb-516e-9adc-1947ea22ffe7" alt="1o20k9dt.png" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Indigenous Boot Camp Structural Firefighting
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students from Lake City Secondary and area learned everything from first aid to structural firefighting in this two-day session hosted by First Nations' Emergency Services. Special thanks to Kelvin Parent and the Williams Lake Fire Department as well.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/77fde44c-3bfb-5b69-a545-e9d5b6d90b5f" alt="yaupglba.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Lake City Secondary Students Help Out on Orange Shirt Day at WLFN Arbour
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake City Secondary students help out on Orange Shirt Day at the Williams Lake First Nation Arbour.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bbed380c-b4a3-53b0-a45e-56aad32aa666" alt="h84r1cb3.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a9724e27-3d77-50af-b3a1-140120e09e17" alt="b3jhc7cj.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
District Leadership Learning About
100 Mile Elementary
150 Mile Elementary
Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Big Lake Elementary
Cataline Elementary
Chilcotin Road Elementary
Columneetza Junior Secondary
Forest Grove Elementary
Graduation Routes Other Ways
Horse Lake Elementary
Horsefly Elementary/Junior
Lac La Hache Elementary
Lake City Secondary
Likely Elementary
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mile 108 Elementary
Mountview Elementary
Naghtaneqed Elementary/Junior
Nesika Elementary
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary
Outback Storefront
Skyline Alternate
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The district leadership team of PVP, managers, and senior staff was honoured to have our own Dancing Water Sandy lead learning for us about First Nations traditional knowledge and use of plants. We mixed teas and made smudge candles and salve.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/238405a4-426a-5d51-9e35-f4ee97d4a65d" alt="7y0ldt9e.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Remembering Our Children Exhibit
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Classes attended the 'Remembering Our Children' photo exhibit hosted by Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) and Orange Shirt Society. Chris, research assistant from WLFN St. Joseph's Mission, explained the photos and students had the opportunity to reflect upon what they had seen.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0e1c53ce-ad53-5f70-810b-49f37cfa0901" alt="kb4dshzo.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Lahal and Orange Shirt Day
Lake City Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students learned how to play Lahal in the afternoon of Orange Shirt Day.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a098d3ab-b914-5027-a631-319e8d560031" alt="5o4bfwbf-1.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b4bb7730-92c9-5100-8793-81b3e6a2d983" alt="qkk219vn.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>