Meet Our Staff

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION INCLUDES:

Indigenous Support Workers (ISWs)

Based on the Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement, our ISWs provide direct support to all self-identified Indigenous Students K-12.  Their main role is to make connections with students and to provide the following:

1. To increase every Indigenous student’s sense of belonging, cultural identity and self-esteem.
2. To increase the academic success of all Indigenous students through personalized learning.
3. To increase the awareness and understanding of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit history, traditions and culture for all students.
4. To increase Indigenous students’ skills, qualities and confidence in leadership.

Indigenous Education Curriculum Support Teachers

Our three curriculum support teachers provide direct support to teachers with the First Peoples Principle of Learning in classrooms. They work closely with school district staff to weave indigenous ways of knowing and being throughout all levels of the curriculum.

Student and Family Program Worker

The family program worker works as part of school-based teams and district teams to provide supplementary support to Indigenous students, particularly those at-risk students. They support K-7 students and families district wide.

Indigenous Liaison Coordinator

Provides support to the Indigenous Education team and community by acting as a liaison with various organizations and community groups.  They act as a representative and advocate at committee meetings.  They also support Indigenous Education programs across the district.

Indigenous Education District Office

Oversees and supports the Indigenous Education team to ensure that all Indigenous students have access to support and service.