Jasmine Bala

Students at Alouette Elementary took part in a drumming circle at the end of September for Orange Shirt Day. Staff and students gathered in a large circle on the school field, joined by Katzie First Nation elder Coleen Pierre and her daughter, Mavis Pierre. About 10 students stood next to them, holding drums. “I used this drum to represent where I came from and [to] h … [Read more...] about Alouette Elementary students share significance of drumming circle

Sitting on the steps inside Alouette Elementary, Brayden pointed at the middle of his poster. “The kid at the bottom is supposed to be me going to residential school,” the Grade 7 student said. “Because I’m Indigenous as well, so it’s like I’m going to residential school.” “And then there’s a cross at the very top, meaning since they’re trying to make them Christian and ge … [Read more...] about Alouette Elementary students create artwork for Truth and Reconciliation community event