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

Indigenous Education Curriculum Support Teachers

The district 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.

Child and Family Program Worker

The child and 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.

Indigenous Cultural and Community Coordinator

Provides support to the Indigenous Education team and community by acting as a liaison with various organizations and community groups.  Supports the following programs; Elders in Residence, Cultural Presenters, Warriors, and Therapeutic Riding.

Indigenous Education District Office

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