MEDIA RELEASE C h i n o o k ’ s E d g e S ch o o l D i vi s i o n N o . 73 4 9 0 4 – 5 0 S t r e e t , I n n i s f a i l , AB T 4 G 1 W 4 Telephone: 403-227-7070 Fax: 403-227-3652 www.chinooksedge.ab.ca

Aboriginal Connections Week deepens learning in Olds For Immediate Release, February 28, 2014: Students at École Deer Meadow School in Olds have been immersed in First Nations, Mėtis and Inuit (FNMI) culture all week, and have learned more about themselves in the process. The entire school prepared for their first-ever Aboriginal Connections Week by researching the rich history and intricate rituals of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. The priority of providing FNMI teachings and activities is shared among all schools in Chinook’s Edge, and school-based administrators document the strategies they use to support FNMI students in their Education Plans each year. At Deer Meadow, a Grade 5-8 school, Family School Wellness Worker Tracy Laut decided to take the lessons further. “I think it’s really important for our FNMI students to see their heritage being honoured in this manner and they have been proud to share their culture with everyone,” said Laut. “Aboriginal people from throughout the region accepted our invitation to share a part of their heritage, and every single one of us at the school has benefited and learned together. There has been a lot of sharing and great opportunities for coming together.” The entire school participated in opening and closing ceremonies. They shared lessons in cooking bannock and creating Native crafts, and enjoyed Native storytellers, singing, drumming and special guest speakers all week long. FNMI students had the opportunity to join an evening of Mėtis dancing with a visiting troupe. “I was really excited from the minute I heard this was being planned,” said Brooklyn Basawa, a Grade 6 student at École Deer Meadow who helped organize some of the week’s activities. “My Dad is from Japan and my Mom is First Nations, but I didn’t really learn a lot about either culture from my family. When I started asking about my background and my Mom told me about my heritage, I found it fascinating. Now I look at myself in the mirror and know about my First Nations background, and it makes me so happy. “I think it’s really interesting to be First Nations and it has been a great week of celebrating altogether. I’ve loved every minute of it and we’ve all learned a lot. We all know that how people look doesn’t tell the whole story and that you have to respect every person’s story. I think we’ve all appreciated the knowledge we’ve received this week and I have felt a great amount of respect directed toward me. I’ve received nice comments and a lot of positivity, and I think it’s great to be First Nations. Not everyone can say they are.” -30For more information, please contact: Sandy Bexon, Communications (403) 227-7085 / cell (403) 391-3220

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