Indigenous Education
The Indigenous Education Program at Highland Secondary operates Monday to Friday during regular school hours and welcomes all students of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). Ancestry is determined through self-identification and includes Status, Non-Status, Métis, or Inuit heritage, which may extend several generations in your family history. Participation in the program is voluntary.
Our Indigenous Education program is an enhancement program supporting Indigenous students in addition to Highland’s existing school programs such as Learning Support, Counselling, Advantage, Work Experience, and Youth and Family Program Worker/Education Assistants, and ACES. We collaborate with other school and district programs and staff to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students.
The Indigenous Education Team at Highland fosters a sense of belonging, and academic success, provides cultural support, and encourages self-advocacy and leadership among Indigenous students.
The Indigenous Education Team at Highland:
Indigenous Support Worker and Outreach Cheryl Graham
Indigenous Support Worker and Outreach Mel Norris
Indigenous Support Worker – Cultural David Dawson (two days a week)
Elder in Residence (Ni’Noxsola) JoAnn Restoule (two days a week)
We are also grateful to have the following Indigenous Education District Staff working in collaboration with the team at Highland:
- K’ómoks Success Teacher Natasha Rainkie (supports K’ómoks students)
- Secondary District Indigenous Curriculum Support Teacher Lelaina Jules (as requested)
- Secondary District Indigenous Curriculum Support Teacher Jeannine Walker (as requested)
If there is anything we can do to support your youth please contact us and we will work together to positively support their school experience.
