On Tuesday, September 27, the Four Posts met with the Sooke School District in Pacheedaht First Nation to sign and celebrate the 3rd Na'tsa'maht Enhancement Agreement.
Four Post Representatives:
Chief Jeff Jones - Pacheedaht First Nation
Chief Russ Chipps - Sc'ianew First Nation
Jackie Deyaeger, T'Sou-ke First Nation
Jo-Ina Young, Métis Nation of Greater Victoria
Na’tsa’maht is a five-year working agreement developed by our school district, all local Indigenous communities and partners, with guidance from the Ministry of Education. The Na’tsa’maht Education Council (NEC) meets 6 times a year and annually reviews the Enhancement Agreement.
The Na’tsa’maht Agreement has 2 goals:
One Mind Goal: to progress individual Indigenous student success K-12, leading to a dogwood diploma and supporting pathways to employment beyond graduation that reflect student choice and voice.
One Spirit Goal: to build understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and ways of knowing and being, for the purpose of creating safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environments K-12.