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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...
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...

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