Bay Today has shared the story of a grade 12 student at St Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School who is sharing her heritage with students and teachers as an Indigenous Student Trustee. Cheyney Chevrier became inspired to share her culture after a mentor helped her learn about her culture and language. As an Indigenous student trustee, she helps create an engaging and welcoming environment where students can bring forward ideas. Chevrier is also part of an Indigenous group called Mkwa Doodem, which helps organize assemblies, presentations, and guest speakers such as a residential school survivor who spoke for Orange Shirt Day. Chevrier said she wants the school to incorporate more Indigenous-related events and talks this year, and said she hopes to work with Mkwa Doodem and teachers to incorporate more Anishinabek language. “I’m hoping to leave an imprint on the school somehow and hopefully motivate other, younger students to take on roles and responsibilities,” said Chevrier, who said that sharing her culture has given her confidence.
