Northland School Division has taken steps to support reconciliation at its schools and ensure that Indigenous students feel represented. Northland engaged with students, staff, and the communities of its 19 schools last year. Based on these discussions, the board of trustees then added to the three-year education plan, prioritizing “connections that support reconciliation” in ways that are tailored to different communities. Northland is redoubling its efforts to incorporate land-based learning by encouraging all staff to bring it into all subject areas. Additionally, some teachers will appear online, which will address the need for substitute teachers and a greater variety of high school courses.
Penticton Herald
