What's New

OCTOBER 3, 2022 -- The Treaty 4 flag is now flying at Lakeview School! As the sun was rising on September 21st, staff joined Indigenous Education Coordinator Jeff Cappo on the front lawn to learn how to put up a tipi. After the tipi was raised, Elder Frank and Knowledge Keeper Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway performed pipe ceremonies and blessed the Treaty 4 flag. Participating in the pipe ceremony was a first for most staff members and was a very special part of their day.

Once the students arrived, the entire school assembled on the front lawn. Elder Sharon said a prayer followed by speeches from Principal Laurie Ellis, Superintendent Lois Herridge, SCC Co-chair Shannon Williams and Trustee Adam Hicks.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 -- To prepare for the 2022-23 school year, the F.W. Johnson Collegiate learning leader and administration team, along with Indigenous Advocate Deanna Pelletier, created a PD plan called “ka-takosininaw”—we will get there. In its third year, their journey of reconciliation is committed to actions and learning from the land.

On August 30^th, F.W. Johnson staff gathered at Lumsden Beach Camp for their opening professional development. The day began with an opening smudge followed by Elder Hazel Dixon sharing teaching about the sacred medicines of tobacco and sage with the staff. Elder Lloyd Carrier taught about the importance of learning from the land and building on the gifts that students bring with them.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 -- Team acahkosak (which means “stars” in Cree) participated in the Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi-Raising Competition on Friday, September 22nd at the University of Regina.

Competing in the Community category, this superstar team consisted of Jeff Cappo (Indigenous Education Coordinator), Mike Tomchuk (Superintendent), Kola McKenzie-Cappo (Learning Response Teacher at Dr. George Ferguson and Thomson) and Rulene Gilroy (Principal at Thomson). The team was able to raise their tipi with an impressive time of 8 minutes and 58 seconds!

September 8, 2022 --There's a Public Schools Board Trustee By-Election coming up on Oct 25! It is to fill a vacancy in Subdivision No. 2. Interested in running? Call For Nominations is from Sept. 14 to 21st. See details here.

There's a Public School Board By-Election in Subdivision No. 2 on October 25th. You can apply for one of many positions with Elections Regina starting in July. More details will be available here: https://www.regina.ca/elections/job-opportunities/. You can also read the advertisement here.

There's a vacancy on the Board of Education and we need your vote on October 25. Watch for more details coming soon and check in to https://regina.ca/elections later this summer and into the fall for the official details. See the poster here.