Clayburn Middle School Marked National Indigenous Peoples Day with Learning, Games, and Reflection

Clayburn Middle School proudly celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day in June. It's a day that coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and honours the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. This day is recognized as a time of renewal, connection, and celebration.

To mark the occasion, students and staff engaged in a full day of activities designed to learn about and celebrate Indigenous cultures. Classes watched the First Nations film Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, played Inuit-inspired Arctic Winter Games such as Animal Muk and Shoe Shoe, and created beautiful Métis dot art. Students rotated through these activities, building connections and understanding along the way.

Clayburn also maintained its daily 15-minute school-wide reading time, which was used for teachers to share an Indigenous story with their classes. Students chose from five story options, including The First Mosquito and How Raven Stole the Sun. As a meaningful finale, students enjoyed bannock together and participated in thoughtful discussions and reflections about what they had learned.

Staff worked together with the Indigenous Student Council to make this all possible. It was a day of energy, curiosity, and celebration!