“The French immersion students get … recognized for being in French, so I thought it was kind of cool that they do it with our second language there as well.”
PORT ALBERNI — Nine students have been awarded Alberni District Secondary’s first Indigenous studies diploma after completing Nuu-chah-nulth language courses and First Nations studies alongside their standard courses.
“The French immersion students get … recognized for being in French, so I thought it was kind of cool that they do it with our second language there as well,” added Saphia Lauder of Hupacasath, who also completed the diploma. According to the 2023-24 course planning guide, students who are active in their First Nation community — completing language studies, attending dance practice or performing at ceremonies — can also receive credits toward their Indigenous studies diploma.
Jackie Chambers, a student success teacher and co-chair of the Indigenous Leadership Team at ADSS, said that when these students first chose to take the First Nations courses, “there was no expectation of a diploma.” “I didn’t know that was something they offered, but I also thought it was really cool that we would get that after taking the courses,” she said.
“I saw how valuable it was for a public school to honour and recognize a focus area for student learning,” Ingram said.
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