The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for all of us to come together in the spirit of reconciliation, to honour the residential school survivors and their families, and to remember those who did not return home.
The provincial government has declared September 30 a provincial holiday in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and survivors of the residential school system, as well as their families and communities.
For the first time since June 2019, Anglophone North School District offered District wide Track and Field meets for Grades 3-8. Middle School events were held in Campbellton at the UCT Oval (June 1) and in Miramichi at the JMH Track (June 8). These were followed by Elementary events in Campbellton on June 15 and in Miramichi on June 20 and 21. Even more exciting for Elementary students was that it was the first time participating for all students from Grades 3-5
ASD-N Music Wellness Mentor Terry Whalen is already seeing the benefits of the new Music Wellness initiative that has been introduced in Anglophone North School District.
Terry currently works with students in the Miramichi area, helping to cultivate their love of music and offering opportunities within their school day to develop their skills.
Under blue skies and sunshine, EWG Middle School hosted it's first Mawi'omi (Pow Wow) this afternoon in Rexton. Led by local Elders, some students from Rexton Elementary School and Bonar Law Memorial School joined EWG students and participated in the traditional event, that included dancing and drumming.
Grade 7/8 EWG student Laura Jane wore a ribbon dress that she recently made in her Actvity Period, with the help of Ashley Sanipass from Indian Island, who helps coordinate cultutal actvities at the school.
Drummers from Rexton Elementary were also on hand to lend support.