The Sooke School District ensures that Aboriginal students receive a quality education that fosters a strong sense of pride, confidence and knowledge of their heritage.
Aboriginal students make up approximately 10% of students enrolled in the Sooke School District. Of these students 14% are First Nations living on Scia'new, Pacheedaht or T’Sou-ke Nations while over 86% live off reserve throughout the Sooke School District. Many of our students are self-identified (status and/or non-status), Metis or Inuit from regions across Canada.
Over 889.5 students currently receive academic support and culture/language programs through Aboriginal Education services.
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Kathleen King-Hunt
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Principal for Aboriginal Education kkinghunt@sd62.bc.ca
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(250) 474-9879
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Earleen Covey
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Aboriginal Education Secretary
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(250) 474-9833
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Programs Offered
The following services are also offered to Aboriginal Students & Families:
- Academic support across the curriculum K to grade 12
- Culture and Language Programs
- Role Model Programs
- Career Presentations
- Scholarship & Award Advising
- Aboriginal Leadership opportunities, such as Me to We, Sacred Circle
- Speakers and Workshops
- Aboriginal Education Council
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- School Community Events:
Family Fall Gathering - October 24th
Celebrating Student Success - February 27th
Recognition Ceremony - May 25th
- Aboriginal Resources lists from District Resource Centre
- Community Literacy connections
- First Nations Graduation Program, Westshore Annex
- Advocacy for core courses BC First Nation Studies 12 and English 10, 11, 12 First Peoples
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