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Alessandro Raniolo poses for a portrait photo in front of a beautiful bush of flowers on campus.

SMUS in the News

NEWS - April 12, 2025

SMUS In the News: Loran Scholarship sets Indigenous Saanich student on path to transform education

Grade 12 student Alessandro Raniologo is named a 2025 Loran Scholar in recognition of exceptional...

SS Alessandro Raniolo 2025 Loran Scholar

Senior School

NEWS - April 4, 2025

Alessandro Raniolo Wins Prestigious Loran Scholarship

Alessandro has been named one of Canada’s 36 Loran Scholars for 2025. Selected from more...

Senior School

NEWS - April 3, 2025

Bridging Indigenous Culture and Education

Through meaningful partnerships with local Indigenous communities, SMUS continues to weave Indigenous culture, history and...

An up-close image of SMUS annual Remembrance Day ceremonial wreath and poppies

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - November 8, 2024

Remembering Indigenous Veterans

This year, as our annual Remembrance ceremony takes place on National Indigenous Veterans Day, it...

Head of School

NEWS - October 25, 2024

Reflections on Unity, Tradition, and Dialogue

A fall update from Head of School Mark Turner on October 25, 2024.

A Welcome Pole carved by Dylan Thomas with a representation of raven at the top stands tall on the SMUS campus

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - October 22, 2024

Standing Tall: Honesty and Respect Carved in Tradition

October 22 marked an important milestone in St. Michaels University School’s continued journey to become...

SMUS students lead the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - September 26, 2024

A Commemoration for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, on September 27, St. Michaels University School students gathered on their respective campuses to...

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - May 3, 2024

A Call for Justice on Red Dress Day

Wadzidi highlights the pervasive issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, where 22 victims from...

Alessandro shakes hands with Kevin Mennie on receiving the Indigenous Peoples Within Canada Award

Senior School

NEWS - April 11, 2024

Indigenous Student Award Recipient Pursues Educational Equity

Alessandro Raniolo, an Indigenous student from Kingcome Inlet, advocates for educational equity and cultural preservation...

Our four Spindle Whorls representing Respect, Courage, Honesty, Service

English

NEWS - April 4, 2024

New Indigenous Course Marks an Essential Change

The mandatory introduction of Indigenous-focused courses in British Columbia has led to significant engagement among...

A book on Indigenous Canadian veterans on display for SMUS' Remembrance Day week at the Snowden Library.

School History

NEWS - November 10, 2023

Remembering Canada’s Diverse Veterans

Whenever conflict has arisen, Canadians from every walk of life, every gender, and every conceivable...

Elders and Dylan Thomas with SMUS first Welcome Pole.

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - November 3, 2023

Etched in Respect

Steeped in Coast Salish tradition, SMUS witnesses the first-of-its kind Welcome Pole unveiled on the...

Educational Leadership

NEWS - September 29, 2023

September: Resetting, Reflection, and a Call to Action

September signifies an opportunity to set new learning goals and objectives for the year—for both...

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - September 28, 2023

Honouring the Truth: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

It was a day marked by reflection and respect as the SMUS community gathered to...

Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas is crouched over a large wooden post and uses a tool to shave it.

Faculty and Staff

NEWS - November 18, 2022

SMUS in the News: Dylan Thomas Awarded Fulmer Award in First Nations Art

SMUS Indigenous Scholar and Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas was awarded the Fulmer Award in...

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - September 29, 2022

More Than a Ceremony

The ceremonies held to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are a reflection of...

A group of students sit with Wes Edwards and Bill White following a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony.

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - September 29, 2022

GALLERY: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Ceremonies

Our community gathered for a series of ceremonies to mark National Day for Truth and...

Student Excellence

NEWS - March 11, 2022

Introducing the First Recipient of the Indigenous Peoples Within Canada Award

Grade 11 boarding student Naashkii Soler is the first recipient of the school's Indigenous Peoples...

Artist Dylan Thomas works with a Middle School student to demonstrate soapstone carving in an art classroom.

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - January 21, 2022

Reflections from Indigenous Scholar Dylan Thomas

Salish artist Dylan Thomas reflects on his first five months in our school community working...

Dylan Thomas at the spindle whorls ceremony

Indigenous Recognition

NEWS - October 8, 2021

The Stories of Our Spindle Whorls

Salish artist Dylan Thomas shares the stories behind each of the four Spindle Whorls, which...

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