Treaty 6 and Métis Nation Flags Proudly Displayed at all Division Sites
Around the Division
Treaty 6 and Métis Nation Flags Now at Every Division Site
Following the official EIPS flag-raising ceremony in June of last school year, each Division school has been holding their own flag unveiling event. Just as the Métis Nation and Treaty 6 flags are permanently flying at the EIPS Central Services office, they’ll also be displayed at every school within the Division. Including these two flags at all sites is a small but important step to bring life to the EIPS land and people acknowledgment, continue our collective journey to truth-telling and advance our journey toward reconciliation. Look to find these two new additions within your family’s school.
Glen Allan Students Create Visual Story of Their Learning
“In September, classes at Glen Allan Elementary participated in a variety of learning activities to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students were invited to bring a rock of their choosing from home to be painted orange and decorated with a message or artwork that reflected their learning. These rocks are now proudly displayed in the flower beds in our two courtyards, creating a beautiful visual reminder, each and every day, that Every Child Matters.”
- Chrissy Appleby, Assistant Principal, Glen Allan Elementary
Strathcona Christian Academy Elementary Plants a Heart Garden
Under the guidance of teacher Janet Vader, Grade 4 students at Strathcona Christian Academy Elementary learned about the history and legacy of residential schools. Each student then created a paper heart that reflected what they learned and what their hopes are moving forward. On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, students walked to EIPS Central Services Indigenous land-based learning space, planted their hearts and shared their learning with others. The hearts remained for four days as an education tool for all who visited the space.
Upcoming Events
November is a busy month for sharing culture and raising awareness of significant historical events for First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
- November 7: International Inuit Day
- November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
- November 14-18: Métis Week
- November 17: Rupertsland Institute presents the Get Ahead of Your Future job fair at the Edmonton Convention Centre for Métis Nation of Alberta students ages 15-17. To find out more or register for the event, email careerfairs@rupertsland.org. High schools throughout the Division will be busing students to the event.
Resources of Interest
- Listen to the Treaty 6 Flag Song, learn a bit about its history and learn the translation from Cree to English.
- Listen to the Métis Nation anthem. Have a discussion about the history within the lyrics and how language has changed since its creation.
- Watch this short video on the EIPS flag-raising ceremony and its significance or watch the full ceremony on the EIPS YouTube channel.
- Learn more about International Inuit Day, November 7, through the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s website or this informative online brochure.
- Learn more about Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8
- For EIPS young learners, read Nicola Campbell’s Grandpa’s Girls or listen to the read aloud
- Read the blog post “Aboriginal Veterans: Equals on the battlefields, but not at home”
- Watch the short documentary film, Cree Code Talker
- Watch the National Film Board of Canada’s documentary, Forgotten Warriors, that shares the stories of Indigenous veterans
- Learn about Métis Week, November 14-18, from Rupertsland Institute, Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Settlements General Council. Watch the short video, "Who are the Métis?"
Flag-raising Ceremonies
