ContractSeptember 27th, 2016
FiledSeptember 27th, 2016The Okanagan-Similkameen First Nations and School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) have historically worked together for the benefit of all Aboriginal students. School District No. 53, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, the Osoyoos Indian Band, the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, and parents of students with Aboriginal ancestry have worked in partnership to develop this enhancement agreement. Furthermore, we honor the traditions of the sukənaqin* and sməlqmix* people and support their commitment to the preservation of nsíyilxcən* and culture, and further, we acknowledge the nsíyilxcən as the principle language of this territory. This enhancement agreement honors the partnership and recognizes the collective responsibility for the success of all Aboriginal learners.
ContractSeptember 27th, 2016
FiledSeptember 27th, 2016The Okanagan-Similkameen First Nations and School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) have historically worked together for the benefit of all Aboriginal students. School District No. 53, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, the Osoyoos Indian Band, the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, and parents of students with Aboriginal ancestry have worked in partnership to develop this enhancement agreement. Furthermore, we honor the traditions of the sukənaqin* and sməlqmix* people and support their commitment to the preservation of nsíyilxcən* and culture, and further, we acknowledge the nsíyilxcən as the principle language of this territory. This enhancement agreement honors the partnership and recognizes the collective responsibility for the success of all Aboriginal learners.