The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team is offering a series of family gatherings for families of self-identified EIPS students.
Once again this school year, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team is hosting a series of family gatherings. We’re excited to host the events in person this year. These gatherings are a time in the evening when we can meet together to share, learn and connect. All family members of all ages are welcome, and dinner will be provided at all gatherings. RSVPs are appreciated to help the Division plan accordingly.
Gathering 1:
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023; 6–8 p.m.
James Mowat Elementary, 9625 82 St., Fort Saskatchewan
- Explore the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Giant Floor Map
- Dinner will be provided
- RSVP by February 10
Gathering 2:
Thursday, April 20, 2023; 6–8 p.m.
EIPS Central Services, 683 Wye Rd., Sherwood Park
- Art with Métis knowledge holder Connie Kulhavy
- Dinner will be provided
- RSVP details will be provided closer to the event date
Gathering 3:
Thursday, June 8, 2023; 6–8 p.m.
EIPS Central Services, 683 Wye Rd., Sherwood Park
- Land-based learning
- A portion of this gathering will be outdoors, weather permitting—please dress accordingly
- Dinner will be provided
- RSVP details will be provided closer to the event date
For more information or if you're interested in attending and would like the RSVP link, reach out to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education lead at your child's school.
Virtual Sessions: 2021-22
Gathering 1:
Jan. 18, 2022; 7–8 p.m.
Gathering 2:
Feb. 15, 2022; 7–8 p.m.
Gathering 3:
March 15, 2022; 7–8 p.m.
Virtual Sessions: 2020-21
Session #1: An introduction to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team
Tuesday, January 26; 7-7:30 p.m.
- What self-identification is and what it means
- What supports are in place for self-identified students
Session #2: Supports offered for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students
Tuesday, March 9; 7-8 p.m.
- EIPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit team mandate
- What self-identification is and what it means
- What supports are in place for self-identified students
- Time for families to ask questions
Session #3: Looking back and looking forward
Tuesday, April 20; 7-8 p.m.
- Looking back: Highlights from around EIPS
- Looking forward: What are your hopes for your child/ren? What does success and achievement look like as part of our EIPS family?