Indigenous education

By Nicolette Colosimo The Burnaby school district wants to use Indigenous knowledge as the foundation to understanding and leading sustainable practices, such as engaging students in activities like drum circles and nature walks. Rob…

By Safoura Rigi-Ladiz and Lucas Jornitz For some, learning to write memoirs by interviewing Indigenous elders was in the hope of gaining a greater understanding of the darker parts of Canadian history. For some of the…

Reported by Gina Rogers There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools is on view at the Museum of Vancouver and has a history of survival itself, said Dr. Andrea Walsh. Dr.…

Reported by Lisa Steacy A newly-elected Vancouver school board trustee has promised to secure ongoing funding and support for the city’s only Indigenous focus school. The continued operation of the Xpey’ elementary school in east…