We will achieve equity of outcomes for Indigenous learners in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District. We will continue to examine our environments, structures, and practices to identify and address barriers. We are committed to continuing to strengthen relationships with First Nation communities as rightsholders and collaborate with community partners who support Indigenous children and youth and their families. We will embed learning about Indigenous culture, perspectives, and language in the daily experience of learners in our schools. Some examples of the work of our plan are:
- District-wide staff learning about Truth and Reconciliation, local Indigenous culture, Circle of Courage and trauma-informed practice
- Planned school-wide culture learning aligned with calendar of local cultural seasonal activities
- Visible language and culture across schools (Knowledge keepers in schools, ceremony, welcome signage, elders posters)
- Review of school libraries and resource collections and additional funding for Authentic First Peoples Resources
- Recognizing cultural learning in community with graduation program credits (local Independent Directed Study framework)
- Meaningful engagement of schools and district in Local Education Agreements (LEA)
- Re-engagement with Equity in Action
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER for equity for Indigenous students and learning about local Indigenous culture for all students and staff:
Learning About Traditional Plant Medicines
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were grateful to welcome Dancing Water Sandy to Tatla Lake School to lead a tea blending workshop that introduced students to the traditional medicinal qualities of local plants. During the session, students learned about plants such as mullein, rose hips, Labrador leaf, and soapalalie berries and how they have been used traditionally to support health and wellness.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students had the opportunity to create their own tea blends, including a cough and cold tea and a sleepy time tea. This hands-on learning experience helped students understand how knowledge of the land has long been used to care for people and support well-being.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We were also pleased to have students from Anahim Lake School join us for this shared learning opportunity. It was a wonderful day of connection, learning, and appreciation for Indigenous knowledge and the important role that plants play in traditional medicine.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7f33876e-b3a5-41b8-a724-f2ae548ae1d0?fingerprint=ppb20260306050206" alt="Traditional Tea Medicine kimberley ikebuchi" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5a55aa8b-37f0-49fd-9338-3c6906d50a8e?fingerprint=ppb20260309202332" alt="Traditional Tea Medicine 2 kimberley ikebuchi" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Native Basketball Anyone?
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mike James, from All Aboriginal Healing & Native Games, was in our school last week, sharing his magical way with our students. From sacred circle time to smudging, listening to stories and playing ancient games, Mike brings culture and fun each time he visits.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And yes, that is a medicine ball. And no, it's not too heavy. Our youngest children played for over half an hour!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to Ulkatcho First Nation for bringing Mike back to our school.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3e3d9167-f823-4c17-aeac-2e3721516e0c?fingerprint=ppb20260216201038" alt="Native Basketball Feb 2026 Bonnie Sauder" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/88479dfc-c45d-4c5d-ada5-f4a8dbf57eb6?fingerprint=ppb20260216201038" alt="Native Basketball 2 Bonnie Sauder" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Look at Me!
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Another great day at school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1be8e143-807c-4172-b56e-988419d52dde?fingerprint=ppb20260122003608" alt="Look at Me Bonnie Sauder" width="502" height="669" style="width:502px;height:669px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
What's the Hoopla?
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is no denying that hoops, dancing, and kids go together.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a5e3e48-1350-4e92-aeba-5469ee3c9af8?fingerprint=ppb20260122000553" alt="What's the hoopla1 Bonnie Sauder" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1d82be0a-1777-4d27-b676-621096a6b2a5?fingerprint=ppb20260122000555" alt="What's the hoopla2 Bonnie Sauder" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Pretty Good, Huh?
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether the drum is big or small, our students can create them almost with their eyes closed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e84b3e18-999f-47b2-82a7-9a7b6112ed94?fingerprint=ppb20260122000308" alt="Pretty Good, Huh Bonnie Sauder" width="503" height="671" style="width:503px;height:671px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Reimagining Respect
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When asked to draw a representation of Respect, one of the 7 Sacred Teachings, three school friends, Mikayla Witt, Ezra Harry-Cahoose and Rui De La Cruz, combined their talent to create one of the incredible murals that welcome everyone at the entrance of our school. All the students who contributed to this endeavor, were given complete freedom to design, draw out and paint what they imagined. Our school has been transformed with the art of these talented young people. Wait for more posts of the remaining art for the 7 Sacred Teachings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/452ba452-4472-4897-8a11-6f100803a900?fingerprint=ppb20251217033956" alt="7 Sacred Teachings Art Oct 2025 Bison Bonnie Sauder" width="467" height="253" style="width:467px;height:253px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
Metis Cultural Dance Workshop
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
Tatla Lake Elementary/Junior
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students from Tatla Lake and Anahim Lake Schools joined together for a meaningful dance workshop with Métis Bev from Jess Dance. Bev shared her passion for promoting cultural knowledge through dance, inspiring students to embrace their heritage and "Be Proud of Who They Are." Through traditional and contemporary dances, Bev highlighted the importance of the gifts passed down from our Grandfathers and Grandmothers, reminding students that their roots are key to personal success. Thank you, Bev, for helping our youth connect with their culture and identity through dance!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9203383d-91db-5d8a-8add-4db583ee1058?fingerprint=ppb20251217035006" alt="gy49xzcg.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bb4284b7-79a5-4190-88f8-99671560c2c4?fingerprint=ppb20260212003443" alt="Metis Dance kimberley ikebuchi" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
Every Child Matters at Anahim Lake School
Anahim Lake Elementary/Secondary
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We celebrated Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day this whole month. Younger children made paper chains out of orange paper with handwritten mantras for those they loved. Older students made calzone for every child to take home this past Food Friday and Perogies two weeks previously. We took our beautiful, student-made stand up paddleboards to launch at a local lake but ended up playing on the beach instead. It turns out that it's easy for non-locals to get lost on roads leading to our community. We will shoot for another launch in the spring. All was not lost as our Denisiqi friends made a fire for us all to share in its warmth.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/fb8216d8-5d92-55c5-ae36-f8e734ffc200?fingerprint=ppb20251217040636" alt="eqy51grb.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ae6a51a0-f2d0-5b24-adb8-23b35ff42b6f?fingerprint=ppb20251217035552" alt="mno5knmo.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>