The Framework for SD 67’s Second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement: “The Four Food Chiefs”Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement • November 12th, 2014
Contract Type FiledNovember 12th, 2014Skemxist (Black Bear) Represents: tradition, experience and wisdom, sacrifice, traditional thinking, cultural and historical teachings.Skemxist’s gift to the learning process is the wisdom and self-awareness that comes with learning about one’shistory, culture, and traditional knowledge. Siya? (Saskatoon Berry) Represents: unique relationships, community,and innovation; symbolic of new ways, technology, new learning. Siya?’s gift to the learning process is innovative thinking and new learning. Speetlum (Bitterroot)Represents: roots, complex relationships, preservation; symbolic of encouraging social responsibility and growth (caring/thoughtful). Speetlum’s gift to the learning process is about nurturing and fostering relationshipsand trust. Ntityix (Spring Salmon) Represents: warriors, hard work and perseverance, overcoming barriers; symbolic of creating a platform on which future generations can stand. Ntityix’s gift to the learning process is about achieving goals and navigating one’