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Indigenous Recognition

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

    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...
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  • SS Alessandro Raniolo 2025 Loran Scholar

    Senior School

    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...
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  • Indigenous Learning Jo Ina

    Senior School

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

    Indigenous Recognition

    Indigenous Recognition

    NEWS - November 8, 2024

    Remembering Indigenous Veterans

    This year, as our annual Remembrance ceremony takes place on National Indigenous Veterans Day, it...
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  • Profile photo of Mark Turner

    Head of School

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

    Indigenous Recognition

    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...
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  • SMUS students lead the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

    Indigenous Recognition

    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...
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  • A red dress pin appears next to a SMUS logo on a t-shirt

    Indigenous Recognition

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

    Senior School

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

    English

    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...
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