Greetings Families!
I would like to begin by acknowledging the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations on whose land we teach, learn and live. I hope your family has had a great summer and your child(ren) have a positive start at their school.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome your child(ren) to the 2020-21 school year. My name is April Strickland and I am a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band in Newfoundland. I am the Indigenous Resource Teacher for the Kingsway South Zone. I am responsible for supporting the following schools:
Marlborough
Morley
Nelson
Suncrest
Glenwood
Clinton
Maywood
Windsor
Stride
Taylor Park
According to our school records you have identified your son/daughter as having Indigenous ancestry. Indigenous Education in Burnaby Schools offers the following programs and services in a variety of ways dependent on each student’s needs:
- Integrating Indigenous worldviews, culture, history with a focus on local content
- District wide cultural projects, resources, leadership opportunities and celebrations
- Introduction to First Nations oral Languages and development via First Voices
- Grade 7 transition program from Elementary to Secondary Schools
- Attendance monitoring
- Parent liaising and advocacy
- Teacher Collaboration groups to support implementation of new curriculum
This blog was created to keep families up to date on events, news, and resources that you may wish to share with your child (ren).
I look forward to working with you all. I am in the process of calling parents to welcome you back and to see how your child(ren) are adjusting to the first week back at school. Please do not hesitate to email or phone if you have any questions!
Wela’in (thank you) ,
April Strickland
Indigenous Resource Teacher
April.strickland@burnabyschools.ca
604-970-1763
*Attached is a welcome video from our district Elders, Latash Nahanee and Elder Roberta.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6XcJmTmXsM&feature=youtu.be
