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Indigenous Recognition

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

    School History

    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...
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  • Elders and Dylan Thomas with SMUS first Welcome Pole.

    Indigenous Recognition

    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...
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  • Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics

    Educational Leadership

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

    Indigenous Recognition

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

    Faculty and Staff

    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...
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  • Keven Fletcher, Chaplain

    Indigenous Recognition

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

    Indigenous Recognition

    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...
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  • A photo of Naashkii Soler

    Student Excellence

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

    Indigenous Recognition

    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...
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  • Dylan Thomas at the spindle whorls ceremony

    Indigenous Recognition

    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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