Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019


Hi Parents,

Please see notice sent home today regarding picture day on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.

Today we had a very honored guest join our class.  Elroy Pantherbone spoke to students this morning regarding his first-hand experience at St. Mary’s Residential School.  He was able to share the history of the institution, as well as describe some of his own memories from when he was a child.  He provided students with a balanced perspective, and shared both his positive and negative experiences. He also shared important words in the Blackfoot language, and told the students of a bit of his life’s history – including becoming an RCMP officer.  The students were very engaged in the presentation and ask many relevant and appropriate questions. We hope to have Grandpa Panterbone (as he likes to be called) back again soon, so he can share more important aspects of his history and culture. 

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