Earlier today, a ground-breaking ceremony was held to commemorate the start of construction for the new version of the ‘Na Aksa Gyilak’yoo School on Kitsumkalum territory.
Gwa’les (Jon Blumhagen), the cultural teacher at the current school, led the students of said school in the performance of two celebratory songs.
He also mentioned what the approval of this school means to him as well as the students.
Final approval for the project was given by Indigenous Services Canada after a long planning process back in September 2021.
The school will support students from a number of diverse cultures and aims to help them reach their potential in a caring and nurturing environment.
The new school is expected to open in September of 2023.
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