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Indigenous Recognition

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    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...
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  • Grade 5 Students create Spindle Whorl art

    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...
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  • Junior School students were orange shirts at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

    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...
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  • Senior Choir wearing red blankets perform in song and with drums as Elder Willie Pierre guides them

    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...
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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

    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

    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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  • 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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