​​​Siwal Si'wes works collaboratively with all schools to ensure that Indigenous students are successful in Mission Public Schools. While promoting and respecting the traditional territory of the Stóːlō people, they help foster an awareness of and respect for all Indigenous peoples.

​The Indigenous Education Council includes Indigenous representatives from the local nations and community.

This council works together with the School District, local Indigenous communities, and the Ministry of Education. The representation and governance of this council is currently under review following direction from the Ministry relating to Bill 40. ​

The mandate of the Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Education Council is to: 

• represents interests in the design, implementation and assessment of programs and services to improve the school experience, academic achievement and school success of Indigenous learners to better meet their needs. 
• create an innovative and dynamic space for dialogue, discussions, learning and development of education of Indigenous students of SD75 
• help inform and support increased success in all areas of education for Indigenous students of SD75, including social, emotional, physical and academic needs 
• recommend and facilitate the implementation of new programs to provide better service to Indigenous students of SD75
• contribute to Equity Scan discussions (and other initiatives by the Indigenous Department of the BC Ministry of Education)
• provide strong communication and connection with Band Councils and other Indigenous groups served by the District. 
  
  

Siwal Si'wes Education Council Meeting Dates:      

(All Meetings start @ 11:30 a.m. in person only) 

​Grant Selection - October 

Scholarship Selection - April ?

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