Katherine Halas-Moulton has been intrigued by the idea of two-eyed seeing as proposed by Albert Marshall as a way forward with reconciliation. Her Graphic Arts students created this piece of art to demonstrate that concept. From the Environmental Science curriculum: "Etuaptmumk is the Mi'kmaq word for Two-Eyed Seeing introduced by a Mi'kmaq Elder from Eskasoni First Nation, Albert Marshall. It refers to learning to see with one eye the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing, and with the other eye the strengths of western knowledges and ways of knowing, and to learn to use both eyes together to gain a clearer understanding of the world. A Two-Eyed Seeing approach is one way to integrate, and develop a greater understanding of, and appreciation for Indigenous worldviews in our classrooms. It is also a way to offer First Nations students more opportunities to succeed in the dominant culture without compromising their own culture. "

Hello Everyone, we are honoured to share the Legacy of Hope Foundation's "100 Years of Loss" exhibit which will be hosted at the following schools during these dates: Max Aitken Academy from April 3 to 14, Eleanor W. Graham from April 17 to 28, Sugar Loaf Senior High School from May 1 to 12, Dalhousie Regional High School from May 15 to 26. For more information about the exhibit please visit: http://100yearsofloss.ca/en Please contact Matthew Sweezey to book a time for your class (grades 5-12) to visit the exhibit. The Legacy of Hope has provided a scavenger hunt to help students engage with the exhibit which is available in both French and English. We can also provide additional engagement activities upon request. Wela'lin, The First Nation Education Team

First Nation Cultural Activities at Terry Fox Elementary: A student in Janet Ramsey's Grade 5 French Immersion class is from Pabineu First Nation. After seeing her picture as part of the Orange Shirt Day presentation at her school she asked her teacher if she could share her culture with the class. With support from the First Nation's Lead Patricia Miller, Enhancement Tutor Jessi Stever and Elder Gilbert Sewell the students were able to learn about the four sacred colours and the dream catcher. Thank you Mrs. Ramsey and Terry Fox Elementary students for being champions of First Nation cultural teachings!