The Talking Stick

As the new school year begins, the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Team extends a warm welcome back to all of our dedicated staff and families. We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer.

This year, we're excited to continue our work together in building a more inclusive and culturally rich learning environment for all students. Staff commitment to incorporating First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives into your teaching is invaluable, and it makes a real difference in the lives of students.

We look forward to collaborating with you again and are here to support you in any way we can. Let's make this a great year!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Community events include:

• Fort Saskatchewan: The City of Fort Saskatchewan is hosting a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on September 30 at the Fort Heritage Precinct. The event will include the raising of a 26-foot teepee that has been a community collaborative project.
• Fort Saskatchewan: The Space: Yoga, Wellness, Meditation is hosting a "Yoga for Truth and Reconciliation" event on Sunday, September 28. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Fort Saskatchewan-based Indigenous Re-Generation Association.
• Strathcona County: On September 30, Strathcona County is hosting a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Broadmoor Lake Park. The event will include guest speakers, Indigenous elders, knowledge keepers, a smudging ceremony, an Honour Walk, interactive displays, and a film screening.
• St. Albert: The City of St. Albert will hold a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on September 30 at Mission Park, featuring guest speakers, performers, and an Honour Walk.
• Edmonton: There are a number of events in nearby Edmonton throughout the month, including a "Truth First" talk at MacEwan University, a "Community Day of Reconciliation" at Borden Park, and special programming at Fort Edmonton Park's Indigenous Peoples Experience on September 30.

For staff resources and support, visit the Truth and Reconciliation Week page.

For family resources and support, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation page.

For more information, click here.