Philosophy
To enable learners to develop their full potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy society.
It is the intention of the Indigenous Education Department to ensure:
- That students of Aboriginal Ancestry are given opportunities to learn about and value their identity within the larger society
- That All students are given opportunity to learn about and value Indigenous Culture
- That Indigenous students achieve educational outcomes equivalent to their counterparts
Klahahmen Language
School District No. 47 (Powell River) in consultation with Tla'amin Nation members have developed a language curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
The curriculum has been approved by the Tla'amin Nation and School District Board of Trustees as well as the Ministry of Education. Klahahmen language meets the entry requirement at the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University.
Home Support
The Home Support Workers are located in three schools and are available to:
- Meets with students on a regular basis
- Assists students to improve educational performance
- Student advocacy
- Respects confidentiality
- Monitors attendance and performance
- Encourages parental participation within the schools setting
- Ensures that there is continuity of service as may be required by student
- PALS - Parents as Literacy Supporters
- Plan extra curricular educational activities for students
School District Individualized Support Programs available:
- Alt Kore (Grades 10 - 12)
- On line learning (Grades 10 - 12)
- Ahms Tah Ow (joint program with Tla'amin)
Cultural Activities
Goal: To foster and promote an awareness of Tla'amin language and traditions.
Cultural activities are offered to all schools within the School District in the following areas:
- Indigenous Art
- Drumming/Singing
- Drum making
- Beading
- Moccasin Making
- Christmas gifts to Tla'amin Elders
