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Gordon Powell

@gordonpowell

Education consultant (former SP library trustee, retired Principal- Indigenous Ed SD36, former Coordinator for Library & Info Services SD38) Ni'n na L'nu

 BC Canada.
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@APTNNews4 Mar 2025
A Mi’kmaw community is reviving their language, with the help of weekly classes and TikTok videos starring a puppet that is gaining quite a following.
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Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. Teachers can find lesson plans, in both English and French, here: Part 1 ow.ly/2i8q50U0zFa (EN) ow.ly/ib1f50U0zFf (FR) Part 2 ow.ly/nVRb50U0zFn (EN) ow.ly/C3eB50U0zFg (FR) #IndigenousVeteransDay #LegacySchools
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@APTNNews5 Nov 2024
A new series called Mi’kma’ki is celebrating the stories of the Mi’kmaw people. It was developed to preserve and revitalize Mi’kmaw culture and history. youtu.be/LZq-zEW95WU
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Today we celebrated the unveiling of a beautiful welcome figure at Bothwell Elementary. Thank you to Sts’ailes (Chehalis) Master Carver Gary Leon for creating this important symbol of Coast Salish Culture.🌿✨ #SurreyBC #SurreySchools #WhiteRockBC #SD36learn
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Peggy J@peggybe_oonujut14 Sep 2024
Don’t forget, if you’re in the Fraser Valley, it’s PowWow time! I hope everyone travels safe. stalewpowwow.ca/
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NCTR@NCTR_UM13 Sep 2024
Teachers, join us for Truth and Reconciliation Week - Sept. 23 - 27, 2024. Engage with pre-recorded videos, live Q&A sessions, and activities that promote healing and understanding. Sign up today: trw-svr.nctr.ca/virtual-educ… #TruthandReconciliationWeek #nctr_um
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Official opening of Eric Hamber Secondary which honoured Musqueam artists Brent Sparrow's welcome figure and Debra Sparrow's weavings. #official #opening #Musqueam #teachings @VSB39
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MBerra@M_Berra578 Aug 2024
School District 91 educator taking on role within Ministry of Education and Childcare. Congratulations @Leona_Prince1 mynechakovalleynow.com/41138… via @My Nechako Valley Now

School District 91 educator taking on role within Ministry of Education and Childcare : My Nechako...

School District 91 has announced Leona Prince’s secondment to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Indigenous Education with the Ministry of Education and Childcare. Prince has dedicated 18...

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Are you looking for a meaningful and educational activity to celebrate #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay with your kids? Recommended by @SickKidsNews Children’s Librarian, check out these books which focus on #Indigenous culture. #NIPD2024
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Wade Grant@WadeGrant20 Jun 2024
Each year @musqueam invites the public to celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay This Friday June 21, we invite you to join us for entertainment & traditional food. We’ll also be screening “Little Deer” with my daughter Isla Grant. Event starts at 11 am @ 6735 Salish Drive. Please share
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Wade Grant@WadeGrant23 May 2024
I’ve been asked by my cousins to invite everyone to witness traditional war canoe races June 7-9 @musqueam Canoe pullers from across Coast Salish Territory will be racing at the mouth of the Fraser River. Open to the public with parking around 4000 Musqueam Ave. PLEASE SHARE
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Learn about Truth and Reconciliation & become more familiar w/ Indigenous matters in Vancouver, incl. land acknowledgements, common terminology, Indigenous art, architecture & more. Indigenous Considerations for Newcomers to Canada Nov 21 | 1 pm | Online ow.ly/WV5m50MqyZr
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Glen Thielmann@gthielmann27 Oct 2023
Congratulations to @JosephJeffery1 for this prestigious award! Speaks to his humility that I talked to him at the airport on his way home from the event where the award was conferred and he didn't mention it! @PGTeachers @SD57PG princegeorgecitizen.com/loca…
Prince George teachers win prestigious provincial awards

Prince George teachers win prestigious provincial awards

Two Prince George teachers have been awarded for their outstanding work

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So fabulous to celebrate this amazing person @alapointe_ tonight at the @bctla Awards Night. Congrats to you on your Presidents Award - the #sd36tl TL community dearly misses you and your amazing work ❤️ #bctla #bctlaconference #MyMentor #RockingItAsVP
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Our newly designed and beautiful #logo adorns the front hallway to our school along with our incredible mural🧡. We hold our hands up to Ms. Elinor Atkins for these amazing offerings @newwestschools #sturgeon.
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– at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Sport. Culture. Héritage. Consultez l'intégralité des programmes sportifs et culturels à l'adresse : naig2023.com Suivez l'action en direct grâce à la diffusion en continu des JAAN à l'adresse : youtube.com/@naig2023
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Les maisons de disques autochtones changent l’industrie de la musique au Canada ici.radio-canada.ca/espaces-…
Les maisons de disques autochtones changent l’industrie de la musique au Canada

Les maisons de disques autochtones changent l’industrie de la musique au Canada

L'industrie de la musique change au Canada grâce à l'émergence au cours des dernières années d'entreprises visant à gérer et promouvoir les talents autochtones.

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Many Canadians know about The Group Of Seven, but have you heard of the Indigenous Group of Seven? Formally known as the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation, it was formed in 1973 with seven Indigenous artists to promote Indigenous art. These are the artists 🧵1/8
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Learn more about Truth and Reconciliation, land acknowledgments, Indigenous art and architecture, common terminology and more. Join us for our free online Towards Reconciliation: Start Your Learning Journey workshop. July 12 | 2 pm | Online | ow.ly/NyNy50OVkbb
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