​​​​​​​​Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Advisory Council

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 Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Advisory Council includes representatives from the community at large including:

• Elected co-chairs
• Parents and Caregivers of Indigenous students
• Indigenous Elders & Knowledge Keepers
• Members of Indigenous Communities
• School Staff
• School Board Trustees
• District Principal of Indigenous Education

This council works in an advisory capacity 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 Advisory 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 Advisory Council Meeting Dates:      (All Meetings start @ 11:30 a.m. in person only) 

September 12/23                                                                                                                                 February 13/24

October 10/23                                                                                                                                       March 12/24   

November 14/23                                                                                                                                   April 9/24

December 12/23                                                                                                                                   May 14/24      

 January 16/24                                                                                                                                        June 11/24 

Grant Selection - October 18, 2023 

Scholarship Selection - April 23, 2024 

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