Indigenous students enjoy learning about their culture at special conference
Grade 8 Indigenous students from Chinook’s Edge enjoyed attending a conference called ‘Inspiring Student Success” prior to spring break.
The conference was planned by – and welcomed students from – Chinook’s Edge, Red Deer Public Schools, Red Deer Catholic Schools, Wolf Creek School Division and Star Catholic Schools.
The purpose of the third annual event was to bring Indigenous students together, to meet new friends and learn about Indigenous culture. The event was underway on April 11 and was held at Red Deer Polytechnic so students could see what a post-secondary education might be like, and so students feel inspired about their own futures.
Students were able to participate in a wide range of sessions including tipi teachings, smudging, metis finger weaving, medicine wheel wellness, Cree language, a tour of the campus, and more.