Dear Vista Heights Students:
June 21 is Indigenous Peoples Day.
Our Elders have shared that it is important to acknowledge the land where we gather and the first peoples who traditionally lived here. It shows respect for people, their contributions and their ways of knowing, which are reflected through the stories and songs that have lived on this land for thousands of years. We are making this acknowledgment at the beginning of our gathering today to further demonstrate our commitment to work together as a community in laying the foundation for reconciliation through education. (CBE Acknowledgement of the Land)
I wanted to honour this day by sharing some information about my connection to the land, and reading a story about respect. There are two videos to watch.
Love
Mrs. Bose
Click on Mrs. Bose's picture to listen to her share information about her connection to the land.
Click on the book to join Mrs. Bose for a Read aloud of "Hold me up" by Monique Gray Smith & Danielle Daniel.
Click on Dr. Reg Crowshoe to listen to his story.
