Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - October 22, 2026
Welcoming Our 2026-27 Indigenous Scholars
Gisele Martin, Dr. Kim Recalma-Clutesi and Jo-Ina Young will share their knowledge with SMUS students...
Visual Art
Visual Art
NEWS - October 15, 2026
Carving Out Time for Art and Connection
Art teachers from across SMUS explored how stronger connections with one another and continued learning...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - September 29, 2026
Learning That Continues Beyond Sept. 30
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, here are a few ways that learning...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - September 24, 2026
What It Means to Bear Witness
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across St. Michaels University School.
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - May 28, 2026
Connecting with Gisele Martin in Tla-o-qui-aht Territory
Fifteen SMUS staff members travelled to Tla-o-qui-aht territory this spring for a land-based learning experience...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - May 7, 2026
Jacob Beaton Brings the Story of Tea Creek Farm to SMUS
Jacob Beaton, founder of Tea Creek, brought the story of Indigenous food sovereignty and reclamation...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - May 5, 2026
Red Dress Day: A Call to Remember and Act
Marking May 5, Red Dress Day honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit...
Middle School
Middle School
NEWS - April 23, 2026
Furs, Beadwork and the Wendigo: Métis Elder Jo-Ina Young Brings Culture to Life
Grade 6 and 7 students are exploring Métis culture through engaging sessions with Elder and...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - April 13, 2026
Remembering Dr. Skip Dick
It is with much sadness that we share the news of Dr. Skip Dick's passing...
SMUS in the News
SMUS in the News
NEWS - January 29, 2026
SMUS in the News: JUNO-nominated composer brings Indigenous musical focus to Saanich school
Indigenous Scholar and JUNO-nominated musician Andrew Balfour is featured in this CHEK News story about...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - January 29, 2026
Listening First: Andrew Balfour’s First Weeks as Indigenous Music Scholar
Indigenous Scholar Andrew Balfour is making big impressions in the school's music program his first...
Sustainability
Sustainability
NEWS - January 14, 2026
Rooted in Respect: Reimagining a Campus Landscape
Care, knowledge and respect are guiding how the SMUS landscape evolves.
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - November 21, 2025
Honouring Indigenous Connections
Over many years, our community has been walking a shared path of learning and reconciliation...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - November 14, 2025
Bringing Plant Wisdom to Life
Faculty and staff from across SMUS came together to learn from Elder Dr. Kim Recalma-Clutesi...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - October 3, 2025
Walking Together: Ceremonies for Truth and Reconciliation
Students and staff at SMUS came together at both campuses this week to mark the...
Junior School
Junior School
NEWS - October 1, 2025
Grade 5 Students Honour Spindle Whorls Through Art
Grade 5 students at the Junior School created their own 2D spindle whorls, reimagining SMUS...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - September 29, 2025
Speaking Truth: A Student’s Reflection on Reconciliation
SMUS Grade 10 student Matthew Nacey shared a moving speech reflecting on his pride as...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - September 19, 2025
Continuing the Journey of Indigenous Learning at SMUS
SMUS is proud to welcome two new Indigenous Scholars, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives...
SMUS in the News
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...
Graduation
Graduation
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...