Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Good Things Are Happening
HONOURING CELEBRATION SPOTLIGHTS FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT GRADUATES
On Wednesday, June 10, students, staff and families will gather at Ross Sheppard School, (13546 - 111 Avenue) for the 2nd Honouring Celebration of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduates.
The honouring ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. in Ross Sheppard's large gym with an opening blessing by an Elder. As part of the celebration, there will be a grand entry with flags from the three treaty nations. Each graduate will be presented with a gift as well as a special stole, its colours representing the Aboriginal philosophy of life which promotes mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. The ceremony will be followed by a round dance featuring the drum group Thundering Spirit.
The student-designed program will also include special guests Carolyn Buffalo, Chief of the Montana Cree Nation and noted actor Nathaniel Arcand.
For further information, contact:
Margaretha Ebbers, Supervisor
Aboriginal Education
780.429.8531
Ingrid Tenkate, Consultant
Aboriginal Education
780.498.8791
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Centre for Education
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